some days i find some techniques don't work to the full extent so i'm open to trying different one's so what's one you love to use and find works for you, please? 🙏🏻

Hello everyone, 👋 is so good to be here I am looking forward to the opportunity to get acquainted with the ppl of this community 😊

Wondering if there is anyone else in the group that this quote resonates with or resonated with at one time. I have been choosing the familiar hell for quite some time, but I am working on changing that. One of the reasons I am here. 🙂 Trying to find ways to get out of old and familiar patterns.

A friend sent this to me and I thought that I would share this with you. I asked AI to add thought provoking questions along with some exercises plus a 7 day healing practice for you. All of us need healing at times, and when we need healing, remember that it is time to repair, renew, and replenish yourself and your vulnerable heart. Self-care and maintenance work are needed so that your vitality can arise. Give yourself the space to nourish your own well-being. Vulnerability is necessary for friendships and partnerships to work, which means all of us will have tender emotions at times. Be gentle with yourself and others now. Shed the past and step into a new way of being, for vitality is rising in you. This might be a good time to honor the work you have done to heal, grow, and repair any damage within you, within those you care about, and within your community. Celebrate together how far all of you have come in your healing journey, and all that you have created! Unburden yourself of anything that no longer supports wellness, prosperity, positive relationships, and well-being, and open the door for healing to occur. Reflective Questions Where in my life am I still carrying pain or burdens that are ready to be released? What practices or rituals help me feel renewed, grounded, and alive again? How has vulnerability strengthened my connections with others rather than weakened them? If I were to fully forgive myself or someone else, what new freedom could take root in my heart? What does “vitality” look and feel like for me at this stage of my life, and how can I cultivate it daily? How has my personal healing rippled outward to positively affect others? Transformational Exercises 1. Releasing Ritual Take a piece of paper and write down everything you are ready to let go of—old habits, negative thoughts, relationships that drain you, fear, guilt, resentment. Fold the paper, hold it to your heart, and say: “I release what no longer serves me. I call in healing, vitality, and peace.” Then either burn it safely, bury it in the earth, or tear it into small pieces and let it go.

Step by step, plan on becoming the best version of yourself. NOTE: This isn’t the ONLY WAY. This might not even be the best way, but it is one way. The reason for this post is because it came up in a conversation, and I thought that someone might like a step by step plan or knows someone who could use one, so I gathered all of my notes that I could find on the subject and put something together. After reading it and rereading it, it felt like something important was missing, so I asked AI to look it over and fill in the gaps. I liked the way it came out, so I'm posting this with the AI addition. Becoming the best version of yourself is a continuous process of self-awareness, improvement, and action. Here’s a practical, step-by-step guide to help you on this journey: Step 1: Gain Self-Awareness Actions: Journal Daily – Reflect on your thoughts, emotions, and actions. Assess Strengths & Weaknesses – List what you're good at and what needs work. Take Personality Tests – Try MBTI, Enneagram, or StrengthsFinder to understand yourself better. Ask for Honest Feedback – Talk to close friends, mentors, or colleagues. Step 2: Set Clear Goals Actions: Define What “Best Version” means to You – Career success? Inner peace? Physical fitness? Use SMART Goals – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound. Break Down Big Goals Into Smaller Tasks – Turn yearly goals into daily steps. Step 3: Build Healthy Habits Actions: Start a Morning Routine – e.g., meditation, exercise, reading, and planning. Prioritize Sleep – Aim for 7–8 hoursb ml of consistent, restful sleep. Eat Clean – Increase whole foods and reduce processed items. Exercise Regularly – Minimum 3x a wek; include strength, cardio, and flexibility. Step 4: Cultivate Emotional Intelligence Actions: Practice Mindfulness – Try 10 minutes of daily meditation or breathwork. Respond, Don’t React – Pause before reacting emotionally. Develop Empathy – Practice seeing things from others’ perspectives. Let Go of Past Baggage – Consider therapy or coaching for deeper work.