Melanie Hotham

A step in the right direction…

Not only am I undertaking this years challenge in honour of my late high school best friend , I am embarking on a journey of self reclamation and healing by for the first time in a long time choosing me. I myself have encountered situational depression and often hit beyond my threshold point of extreme burnout and suffer RSD as part of my AuDHD experiences. Through this challenge I plan to log my emotional/mental state noting fatigue levels , impact of decision making around nutrition and how the physical activity increase again impacts my headspace day to day depending on all combined factors . I want to treat this as part personal science experiment, part kick up the butt to get moving again, and to openly talk about my own mental health ups and downs with you to help anyone experiencing the same inner battles to feel seen and less alone. It’s no secret to lifelong friends I’ve always gotten myself into tricky situations and roped into trouble . I’m in an entirely different headspace to where I was even half a year ago. I had to do a lot of deep inner work and tune out everyone else to get to the part where I worked out what I need, want , desire , and aspire to. Being out of work presently has impacted my headspace a little, but I am choosing to keep hopeful and actively applying for positions and it’s taking a lot of mental energy to not let it upset me. I have not found anything since finishing up in May at the Tattoo Studio front of house /bookings receptionist role. Loss of income for me has always lead to a mental load crash out and I’m currently pushing myself out of that by diving into a bit more connection with my supports , social interaction seeking , and channeling what normally eats at my soul into art and creative ventures again. I spoke to the trees, the universe answered me.I did the full moon crystal charging and rituals. I am ready for welcoming change and choosing my hard. I am preparing for a new chapter. I am ready to close doors in order to recover and receive what will align naturally and open me up to more growth , career opportunities and allow me to thrive. One step at a time. We’ve got this xx Share