tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753685376168608657.post2746335426499213835..comments2023-12-02T03:37:15.740-05:00Comments on New Voice, New Life: ButterfliesKayleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07637653451031426942noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753685376168608657.post-29334338371698391682013-11-08T21:53:59.798-05:002013-11-08T21:53:59.798-05:00I like the term - it rings very true for my experi...I like the term - it rings very true for my experience right now. Lots of instability and excitement and cluelessness... definitely not feeling like a "full" adult just yet!!Kayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637653451031426942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753685376168608657.post-53079663304442142042013-11-07T13:47:53.348-05:002013-11-07T13:47:53.348-05:00Emerging adulthood is, in the psych literature, be...Emerging adulthood is, in the psych literature, becoming a new official stage of life.<br />Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02697957718424745938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753685376168608657.post-84677659674233325302013-11-07T13:46:11.922-05:002013-11-07T13:46:11.922-05:00There's an app called "Simply Be" th...There's an app called "Simply Be" that someone recommended to me yesterday. Apparently it's like relaxation meditation type of stuff in short increments - like 5 min long or something. I haven't tried it yet, but I plan on it. Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02697957718424745938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753685376168608657.post-29570073618536824932013-11-07T13:25:12.857-05:002013-11-07T13:25:12.857-05:00Thanks Alie - I've aways scoffed at this in th...Thanks Alie - I've aways scoffed at this in the past but I am thinking about trying deep breathing and mindfulness and all that kooky stuff. It's strange because the nerves I've been having are so physical, not at all mental, that I feel like I need to do something to keep my body relaxed, if that makes sense. Maybe it's time for another massage!!Kayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637653451031426942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753685376168608657.post-69607407689320028362013-11-07T13:23:26.664-05:002013-11-07T13:23:26.664-05:00I think the actual term in the article was "e...I think the actual term in the article was "emerging adulthood" - which is incorporated into "young adulthood," which is actually 18-39ish I think? So you are still young :)<br /><br />And yes, it's so weird to feel mentally good but have my stomach twisting and turning like I'm about to go onstage or something! This has been going on for the past couple weeks or so, which makes me think it it just generally underlying stress about my crazy schedule. The odd part is that I feel NERVOUS, not stressed. Either way, my gut has apparently internalized something my brain missed! Thanks LauraKayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637653451031426942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753685376168608657.post-4311120671591552812013-11-07T12:15:27.172-05:002013-11-07T12:15:27.172-05:00So I guess I'm not a young adult anymore then!...So I guess I'm not a young adult anymore then! Weird to think about!<br /><br />PS - I get the physical anxiety even when mentally chill too. I just think it's my physiology. I just go on about my day anyway and it comes with me, and it's all good. Eventualy it goes away.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02697957718424745938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753685376168608657.post-24732196898228234142013-11-06T18:17:40.793-05:002013-11-06T18:17:40.793-05:00I would definitely agree with that period in peopl...I would definitely agree with that period in people's lives, especially those in grad school, being particularly transient and difficult. I'm glad you're aware that running can't be your only stress-release. Are there things that you can make part of your daily routine that are just quick, but are stress-relievers? Crossword puzzles or Sudoku, or solitaire, just something for a few minutes that won't eat up a ton of time, but will give your brain a little space? <br /><br />I'm sorry about the butterflies, and I also hope that by being proactive and really thinking about this, you'll be able to avoid that nasty anxiety that you had in the past. Let me know if I can help in any way! Good luck to you!Aliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10715046132281175549noreply@blogger.com