Introducing Georga’s Mindset – the blog!

Hey hey!

I’m sitting here thinking about what to write for my first post, and, have come to the conclusion that introducing myself and why I have created this blog is the best place to start.

So hi, I’m Georga, I’m 19 and I live in a small countryside county called Wiltshire (UK) with my Mum, younger brother, and Labrador pup Lola. 

I set up this blog because I absolutely LOVE hyping people up, giving advice, sharing my experiences and just generally inspiring people to follow their dreams and believe in themselves! 

I have struggled a lot, mentally, in the past 5 years; battling an eating disorder and depression that brought me close to ending my life. I know first-hand how difficult it is to stay positive and motivated when the world feels like it’s closing in on you. 

But… I’ve got through it – and I’m here to motivate and reassure you that you WILL get there too!

I have been going to therapy since I was first diagnosed with anorexia and depression in 2017. However, only in the past year have I fully committed to getting better and changing my mindset and, boy, I have learned SO much about myself. The pandemic was one hell of a challenge for everyone, but, I am grateful for the time it has given me to fully recover and regain control of my life. 

I have always been the person my friends come to for advice, and even if I don’t have the answer, I understand that simply listening and empathising with them is sometimes all they need. I love helping people in any way I can, but as an introvert, I am not always the best at socializing face-to-face and know that I become drained after long periods of doing so. 

That’s why I wanted to start this blog; to share my advice and experiences in a way that can be easily accessed and available to anyone anytime! I will be discussing a range of topics, from how I recovered from my eating disorder, developing a positive mindset, and overall live a healthier and happier life (one which I never thought was possible this time last year).

I would love to help you along your self-love and personal development journey by offering some authenticity and motivation to keep you going. We weren’t born hating ourselves, we have been conditioned to form this self-destructive habit because it has become a social norm. On the plus side, this means that our negative thoughts can be challenged and replaced by more positive ones when we have the will and intention to do so.

Overcoming your mental tendencies (negative self-talk, anxiety, depression etc) is no mean feat – it is going to be difficult and require constant work. Some days you will feel like giving up; you will want your duvet to swallow you up and hide you from the world – I was sleeping for 16 hours a day at one point in my recovery just to avoid feeling these negative emotions. 

However, with support from others and a will to power on, you will break these habits and come out the other side. 

If someone asked me now “If you could have cured the mental illness by simply pressing a button, would you?” the honest answer would be no. Of course, initially I would have wanted to, but having recovered through my own blood, sweat and tears, I have developed an immense sense of gratitude for the life I have now which I wouldn’t have if I hadn’t done the work myself. 

Now I know this has been pretty sad and soppy so far because these topics are such by nature. However, one of my goals for this blog is to normalize talking about these topics in a way that can help others and shed light on the situation. We all experience challenges and hardships throughout our lives, but it’s how we deal with them that matters. Mental illness, in my eyes, is not a sign of weakness and, for me personally, has become one of my greatest strengths now that I understand it. 

Being at war with your mind is the toughest battle that so many people face and we often don’t even realise it’s happening, because we can’t see it. I hope that I can encourage people to put down the sword and stop fighting with their mind, and instead, focus their energy on building positive habits that will serve you and help you achieve your goals.

All this is much easier said than done. I am in the best headspace I have ever been, but recovery and self-love is an ongoing journey. I still have bad days and slip ups and this space is equally a place for me to keep note of what I have learned and how I can cope when I’m having a difficult day. If it helps someone else in the process that is just a bonus!

So, keep your eyes peeled for my upcoming blog posts, and also follow me on Instagram & TikTok @georga.mindset where I will be sharing regular content on these topics.

I hope we can be friends and support each other!

Georga x