Introduction
So life is beginning to balance out for me as I began a dietary lifestyle last month. I have started a Virta Health-inspired Keto diet where I cut out glucose and eat a low-carb, high-fat, and moderate-protein diet. So far it has done wonders and I went down 2 sizes, and this doesn't even cover my mental health improvements! I have also started taking a Pomodoro approach to daily steps in all my projects.
Revisting Project Progress
1.) Mental Health Gaming
One of my main projects at the moment is gamifying self-care though games like Minecraft, Toontown: Corporate Clash, etc. Using apps like 4thewords, Habitica, and Discord; I have written down the ideas and inserted challenges for a party/support group. -08/26/2024
This project is going pretty strong however, I am still struggling on doing events for mental health on Discord. It is now April, and thus it is NaPoWriMo, which I set up prompts of my own for it and have published it on 4thewords
2.) Community Building
Solo blogging as well as community events have been a huge part of my day-to-day goals now. Hosting the Agape Kingdom: Gamifications has been a huge undertaking. However, it has been fruitful and cathartic. Even though it remains a struggle to keep it active, it has helped me through the days (of loss) -- 08/26/2024
This has continued to be a struggle as I kind of took a break from it. However, I aim to work harder to host events like movie nights, parties, mental health etc.
3.) Livestreaming/Blogging/Vlogging
a.) Agape Kingdom Blog: (took a break but am starting back this month)
b.) TheOhanaGryphoness Twitch: (took a break but will return between now and May)
c.) thegryphonwing Tiktok: (continuing to take a break and have no clue when I'll return)
New Growth/Projects
1.) Shmoody
Mum and I have both been using Shmoody to track our mental health and journal. With that as well, I have been aiming to use Finch and Habitica more as well which Shmoody has made a little easier for me.
2.) Spirit City: Lofi Sessions
In addition to that I have been using this program from steam to practice the Pomodoro approach to life which is helping me be more active and care more for my environment and well-being
3.) Organizing/Cleaning my Room
Still working hard to keep my area clean and ready to move all my things in.
4.) Minecraft breaks
I have also used Minecraft as a means to care for myself. In Gospelcraft.com, I put together a game roof and diary card section along with going and taking breaks from working or Minecraft I have approach it with the Pomodoro way as well and play for a little bit then afk in the area.
Conclusion
Even though it's been a rough few months, I am ultimately grateful for my time with (those I have lost) and that I am working to move out of my apartment and back with my parents here. I hope to be more active in LightforMI as well as in other areas. I look forward to this coming year.
However dark it was before for me, it has only brightened even more, It is still hard with the loss of my grandmother, but this year has only been a blessing. Even the struggle has been a blessing
Luceo Non Uro,
Ari
