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The Odyssey of Emily is a website dedicated to exploring the world of Highly Sensitive People, Introversion, Mental Wellness, and Faith. Founded by Emily Costello with the hope of sharing her story with humor, sass, and her vision for a brighter future.
Words have power. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Word Words have power. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Words have saved me. Even though I create them, I find it’s the written word that ends up creating me. Every time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And the more I read, the more words and narratives I add to my arsenal to tell more stories and share more power. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Which is why I was so inspired by the shirt I’m wearing. Because it’s more than a shirt! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hidden within this piece of clothing is an entire article telling the story of one of the most extensive criminal investigations ever. (I’m a huge fan of mystery, crime, and sci-fi!) 👽💀 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Because it is VITAL that we intentionally search for things that inspire us. Things that excite us. And I’m so glad I discovered @t_post! . . . . . . #words #writersofinstagram #writer #writingcommunity #writing #writerscommunity #blogger #writtenword #booklover #magazine #fashionstyle #grungeaesthetic #grungefashion #softgrunge #softgrungeaesthetic #softgrungefashion #vansgirls #vansgirl #murdermystery #healingwords #storytelling #storyteller
Does anyone else expect themselves to be an expert Does anyone else expect themselves to be an expert at everything they do even if they’ve never done it before? 🙃 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is something that I struggle with so I rush through mastering the basics because I believe I should naturally be an expert. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Which is why I find that it is so helpful to remind myself that being a beginner is okay. And that not being naturally good at something isn’t the end of the world! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It also helps me try more new things because I’m less fearful about it having to be “perfect”... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Does this sound like you? I’d love to hear about how you overcome this annoying little perfectionist voice! . . . . . . . #perfectionistproblems #infj #infjpersonality #hsp #hspproblems #highlysensitivepeople #highlysensitiveperson #perfectionism #personaldevelopment #personalitytypes #selflove #selfacceptance #selfacceptancejourney #selfaccountability #selfbelief #selfconfidence #selfcompassion #trynewthings #beginner #beginnerartist #beginnerphotographer #beginneryoga
He reminds me to let go and have fun and I remind He reminds me to let go and have fun and I remind him to drink water. Win win.
For all the recovering people pleasers, codependen For all the recovering people pleasers, codependents, perfectionists, and over-thinkers. Oh, and everybody. . . . . . . . #recoveringpeoplepleaser #peoplepleaser #perfectionism #perfectionist #recoveringperfectionist #codependentnomore #codependencyrecovery #codependent #overthinking #overthinker #freeyourmind #mindsetshift #mentalwellness #mentalhealth #hsp #highlysensitivepeople #socialanxiety #socialanxietyproblems #mantras #morningmantra #dailymantra #changeyourthoughts
Dressed up like a bat to stay in my cave. 🦇🏠 Dressed up like a bat to stay in my cave. 🦇🏠
👆🏼These questions redirect my entire day som 👆🏼These questions redirect my entire day sometimes. . . . . . . #PeoplePleasing #recoveringpeoplepleaser #recoveringperfectionist #codependencyrecovery #mentalwellness #mindfulness #mindfulliving #mindfulnesspractice #mindfullness #intentionalliving #intentionality #selftalk #selftalkmatters #positiveselftalk #anxietysupport #anxietyproblems #anxietyrecovery #anxietywarrior #religiousanxiety #scrupulosity #selfconfidence #mindsetshift #mindset #mindsetchange #insecurity #scarcitymindset
PLAY is something we don’t do enough of. And my PLAY is something we don’t do enough of. And my favorite way to play? WITH MY FOOD!! The crazier the food, the better in my book. 😍Honestly, it’s the main reason I moved to New York! Because it’s okay to be silly and have FUN! Even with your food 😘 Thanks for the great birthday @olmstednyc!! . . . . . . #playwithyourfood #funfood #play #mentalhealthsupport #healthymindset #nyceats #uniquefood #pumpkineverything #pumpkincocktail #brooklyn #newyorkfoodie #hsp #highlysensitiveperson #birthdaydinner #havefun #besilly #lightheartedness #foodiegoals #brooklyneats
We are a culture obsessed with growth and learning We are a culture obsessed with growth and learning. Which is a GREAT thing. But does it ever feel like running on a hamster wheel going nowhere? WHAT are we growing and WHY? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Like we’re always choosing to do these hard things for the sake of growth or redeeming our mistakes by labeling them as lessons. But I hope you know that suffering for the sake of suffering is not the ultimate teacher and you don’t have to PURSUE suffering in order to grow. (A hard one for any of us who grew up in the Christian church!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And that the life lessons you’ve encountered have a greater purpose than just increasing your productivity or false value in culture. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When you pursue growth, I hope you pursue growing: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌱 Your ability to experience joy 🌱 Your empathy for others 🌱 Your love for life 🌱 Your skills and passions 🌱 Your capacity to feel 🌱 Your self-compassion 🌱 Your curiosity ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Because it’s so easy to spend our time constantly growing for the sake of others, for the sake of growth without any real purpose. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And resentment bubbles up within you when it feels like you always have to choose the harder thing in order to learn. 🚨Or that learning and growing is more of a priority than your sanity.🚨 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Because joy has lessons for you as well. And rest is filled with still moments of teaching. You can choose to grow more than your knowledge or productivity skills. You can choose to grow on your own terms. For benefits that you can experience NOW. Not tomorrow. Not after retirement. Not at the cost of your sanity in this moment. . . . . . . . . #HustleCulture #hustlecultureistoxic #productivityculture #workaholic #recoveringworkaholic #choosejoy #growyourmind #growyourself #personaldevelopment #mentalhealth #recoveringperfectionist #deconstructingfaith #faithdeconstruction #choosejoy #lifelessons #hardlessons #infj #infjpersonality #hsp #perfectionistproblems #scrupulosity #religiousscrupulosity #codependentnomore #codependency #codependentnomore #exevangelical #suffering #longsuffering
Fall. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That’s it. That’s the caption.
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