Journal Entry 10: My Journey to Overcoming Depression and Recognizing the Warning Signs of Stress

After experiencing a few episodes of depression, particularly the last one over five years ago, I’ve come to recognize my triggers and it’s part of the reason why I’m documenting my journey. The Yuppie Way provided clarity for me, allowing me to revisit my past and hear myself say, “I need rest,” but I pushed through and continued because I wanted to maintain my daily sales, regardless of the stress signals. I was saying it out loud, but it wasn’t until I became so emotionally overwhelmed that I needed to hug a tree for release that I finally realized I couldn’t keep doing this. I must listen to my body when it says rest and trust that everything will be okay. I genuinely hope that my videos reach out to the right people who may be struggling with depression and stress levels while trying to take care of their families to keep a roof over their heads. I understand because that’s what my stress is all about, but I know now that I have to let go and trust that all my hard work and seeds will pay off. I know now I can’t control everything. I’ve come this far, so what makes me think I won’t continue to succeed? I’m removing that fear and its roots from my childhood. It’s going to be hard, but I know I’ll get there. Just knowing how I’ve leveled up my emotional intelligence so far gives me confidence that I can achieve my goal. I can look back at my past self and see how far I’ve come. Understanding how my emotions work and my triggers makes me proud of myself. I’m happy that I’m sharing this and being brave about it. #mompreneur #mompreneurjourney #femaleentrepreneurlife #femalentrepreneurjourney #mylife