Finding Peace With Yourself
One of the biggest things I have discovered on my mental health journey is the value of finding peace in being alone and by yourself. For the longest time, I suffered from "FOMO", and it was a huge struggle for me. I was so affected every time I wasn't invited to something or had a schedule conflict and was unable to attend something my friends had planned. I thrived on being around people constantly, and was at a low when I was alone. As time went on, I began to realize that being alone was my safe space, and that sometimes doing things with just myself can be so fulfilling. Now, I enjoy days at home alone, and going to run errands by myself. One of my favorite things to do is going on coffee shop 'dates' with myself. Pictured is one of my favorite places to go in my hometown, called Nonna's Pantry. Even just a year ago I could never picture myself going into a place like this and sitting down by myself all alone, but now it is one of my favorite hobbies and...