Project 3 Julia Heiden

The problem that I have chosen to focus on is mental health and the importance of self compassion. Everyone experiences mental health issues at some point, and we are frequently the ones that criticize ourselves the most. The project serves as a reminder that we are all deserving of understanding, love, and compassion from both ourselves and other people. The concept of accepting one’s imperfections is freeing since it erases the need to be flawless and encourages individuals to embrace the healing process and live in the present. 

Many people battle with the expectations society has of them, whether they come from personal standards, family, or social media. Burnout and anxiety are frequently brought on by these stresses. Mental health also involves cultivating qualities such as vulnerability, self-worth, and self-compassion.Treating oneself with the same consideration, care, and encouragement that one would extend to a friend is known as self-compassion. It’s about realizing that it’s acceptable to be flawed and make mistakes.This is more than merely admitting faults. It’s about accepting those imperfections as a natural part of who we are and truly respecting them. We can only develop and get better in a genuine, healthy way if we accept our imperfections. 

  1. mindfulness/meditation
  2. Creativity/Authenticity
  3. window
  4. Nature
  5. birds/flowers
  6. Sunrise, sunset
  7. Puzzle pieces
  8. calendar
  9. Camera
  10. Ocean