Hard Reset: A Selfish Post

I'll admit it. I’ve found myself caught in a rather unsettling cycle of negativity lately. It isn't like I don't know why either, just been unable to wriggle myself out of this one. I'll also admit that stress does way more damage to me mentally than I previously ever imagined.

The stress from work has been overwhelming, and it's left me feeling constantly drained. My relationships have been rather static, and of late I've simply not had the desire or will to sustain even the ones that I consider hold deep meanings. Some of them are gradually drifting apart (including Hive) while others are held together by the thinnest of threads.

Financial pressure has also weighed heavily on me, adding to an already sad situation. It’s been hard to find a moment of peace, and it seemed like every aspect of my life was pulling me down. I rather forcefully have had to take sometime off in order to get reposition my mind mostly. I've never been a negative person and it won't start now.

A recent and deliberate change in location provided me with something I didn’t realize I needed: a hard reset. I just felt I had to do something so I switched location. Same town, same area but different neighbourhoods. I don't know what it is exactly but I'm certainly feeling better, getting those good ol' fresh scenery vibes. Moving to a new place gave me fresh surroundings and a chance to step away from the everyday stressors that had been clouding my mind. It felt like an instant fix, even though it was patiently planned and executed.

Slowly, I’ve begun to notice the positives again. The change of scenery has allowed me to take a step back from the constant pressure I had been feeling. I’m now trying harder to focus on small victories at work instead of dwelling on what’s going wrong. With relationships, there's no progress yet but I can only try to make amends.

Financially, while things aren’t perfect, I’m taking things one step at a time, learning to manage my stress and work toward stability.
This fresh start has given me a renewed sense of optimism. I’m not saying all my problems have disappeared, but the shift in location has helped me reposition. Instead of focusing on what’s wrong, I’m making a conscious effort to focus on what’s right. Posting daily on Hive certainly feels right. Am done with stress. I need to keep moving forward.