It’s Ok If You…

What can you do when you feel off?

Here’s a tool for you:
→    The Wise Owl

I’m not kidding.
Let’s see how you can try it.
(We’ll also see how Chloe uses this tool)

1.    Grab your journal.
If you prefer, you can talk aloud to yourself.

2.    Let’s imagine you prefer using your journal.
What you need to do is just write a conversation.
“Uhm, a conversation…?”
Yep! A conversation!
“A conversation between who?”
Between you and the Wise Owl — an imaginary Wise Owl.
Do you remember Archimedes, Merlin the Wizard’s Owl?
Exactly, just that owl!
You know, Disney is my favorite company
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Anyway, what you need to do is just write a conversation where:
→    You tell your feelings to the Wise Owl
→    The Wise Owl acts as a mix of a friend, a mentor, and a therapist.

Let’s see an example.

3.    Example:
👩🏼    Hey Wise Owl, can I talk to you?
🦉    Hey Chloe, of course! I’m here whenever you need me. Please tell me.
👩🏼    Uhm, it’s one of those days, you know? Nothing seems to be going right.
🦉    Ah, I get it. Tell me Chloe, what do you mean by “nothing seems to be going right”?
👩🏼    I’m just stuck in this funk and can’t seem to shake it off.
🦉    Ah, I get it. Sounds like you’re having a rough time. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed sometimes. We all have those days.
👩🏼    Yeah, but it’s frustrating you know? Feels like I’m stuck in a loop of negativity.
🦉    Totally get that. But you know what, Chloe? You’ve got more power than you think. Right?
👩🏼    Really?
🦉    Of course! Try focusing on the little things that make you happy, even if it’s just for a moment.
👩🏼    Easier said than done, Wise Owl. Feels like everything’s going wrong today.
🦉    I hear you, Chloe. Trust me, even on the crappiest days, there’s still some good stuff out there.
👩🏼    Uhm, so…?
🦉    So, take a breather, clear your mind, and see if you can find something positive to hold onto.
👩🏼    Okay, I’ll give it a shot. Thanks for the reminder to take care of myself. Sometimes I forget to do that.
🦉    No problem at all. Self-care is key, especially on days like today. Remember, you’re stronger than you think, and you’ve got what it takes to get through this.
👩🏼    Thanks, Wise Owl

And don’t worry, I know what you’re thinking now:
→    You’re completely crazy!

Well, when we’re feeling off, there’s just one thing we have to do:
→    Talk it through

So you have three options:
1.    Talk to yourself  — out loud
2.    Talk to someone else — out loud
3.    Have a ‘secret’ conversation with someone — like writing to the Wise Owl.