Honestly, it’s been far too long. I can admit, I totally fell off. I mean I wrote 4 posts last year when I intended for 12. That being said, I've kept my Instagram (@sofstateofmind) active, so in hindsight, I guess I wasn't a total failure. The blog is not where I want it to be, but I’m not giving up on it.
Ironically, I never stopped writing. I have so many drafts of blog posts I started- saved on my desktop- but never finished. I started second guessing my capabilities when I started seeing my view count drop. It’s a gut-wrenching feeling, putting your heart and soul into a piece, and the output not being even remotely close to the input. I let it get to my head, and ended up taking an unintentional break. Don’t get me wrong, I was very hard on myself. Every day that passed and I didn't write, I felt worse and worse about it. I made a promise to myself when I first started that I wouldn’t let this passion of mine burn out. If there was going to be anything in my life I was going to be consistent with, it would be this.
Fast forward to 2023, and I have this new found motivation, passion and creative juices flowing for propelling this blog of mine forward. There are things I want to write about that I need an outlet for, and also just thoughts, perspectives and opinions I want to share with the world. Whether my reach is 1 person or 1000, I’m ready to re-commit myself to Sof State of Mind (even if I'm going against the odds of the least popular form of social media today). I’m going to incorporate as much as I can onto my Instagram, so that at least a version of short form content exists and serves as an extension of what I’m writing about. I hope this helps anyone who wants to support the blog, but can’t commit to being an avid reader. Without further ado, I’m excited to share my plans and goals with this year’s posts.
As I’m sure most of you know, I’ve been going to therapy for over a year now. I’ve had therapists in the past, but I’ve really connected with my current therapist. She’s South Asian and closer to my age. I find that she can relate more to my life without being judgmental or confused about Desi culture or my Islamic values. This past year, I’ve really had a breakthrough in therapy, and learned more about myself than I ever thought possible. I know therapy isn’t for everyone. It can be hard to afford for some, and just not everyone’s cup of tea. I want to write about my discoveries for those who either can’t or don’t want to be in therapy, but are still interested in self-improvement. I don’t want to commit to a timeline, but over the next few months, I’m going to dive deep into each of the topics below. You can either read the one that pertains to you, or read them all. My first post of the year is usually a recap of everything I’ve learned from the previous year. In a way, I feel like my revelations with therapy cover this so here’s a preview of what’s to come.
Attachment Styles (in relationships and beyond)
Boundaries
Reflections on getting through Hardship
Negative Self Talk
Anxiety/Agoraphobia
Body Shaming
Relationship Advice I wish I heard earlier
Friendship Advice I wish I heard earlier
The Journey of Journaling
I’m not limiting myself to only these topics, and if I have a burning opinion about something, you’ll definitely see it pop up in between. Along with all of this, you can keep up with my adventures in Houston and beyond on my Instagram. There you can find coffee shop reviews, book reviews, various guides to date night ideas, girl’s nights or seasonal activities around the city, and more.
This is just the beginning. I have so many ideas to come, so to anyone who’s read even just one post, thank you.
I'm excited to share with you Sof's State of Mind <3
love, Sof
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