Day 1 – Self and Story – Mimi's Thoughts

I created a 7 day challenge for some young adults. To encourage them and to also get to know myself, I will be doing the challenge with them. We decided to do it every other day to take some of the pressure off of them. We started yesterday.

Here’s my day 1:

Journal Entry – Day 1
Date: 24th May, 2025
Theme: Know Yourself

Today marks the beginning of my 7-day Self and Story challenge. The focus is on knowing myself—truly and honestly.

Reflection:

1. Three truths about me:

I create my own peace and joy.

I am very emotional.

I forgive even when I don’t want to.

One thing I want to change or grow into:
I want to stop doubting myself.

2. Who I am:
I am a simple person who values growth—for myself and for others.
I’m a thinker and a planner; you’ll almost always find me with a journal and a pen.
I go through life with quiet and almost silent strength.

3. Things that define and ground me:
Creativity, coffee, books, the colour blue (aqua)—these are my life companions.
Books, television, and music help me process life, hold space for full conversations, and find meaning.

If you were to associate me with certain words, they would be: grounded, present, and intentional.

Lastly, I believe strongly in the power and importance of family—and I recognize that family is not always defined by blood.