AUGUST IN MY HOBONICHI COUSIN | I think I had an existential crisis everyday this month 🫠

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Loved every minute of this! And the traveling & routines thing is totally me :(( Hope you have a great rest of your week!

[@theoryof.lauren]

why are we the same person OMG 😭🤍

[@ellesbooks]

Haven’t watched the video yet but may I just say this is one of the most relatable video titles ever 🥲 sending you best wishes for an existential-crisis-free rest of the year!!!!

[@theoryof.lauren]

hahahahahahahaha thank you Elle!!!! although i am sorry it's relatable LOL 🥲

[@autisticbucky]

thank you as always for a lovely flip through! 🩷 when you said “i don’t have sunday scaries, i have all the time scaries” i felt that so deeply. i also relate a lot with the stuggle to align yourself with politics when no one in power seems to be doing enough… it’s really hard and i’m not even someone living in palestine or the congo.

[@theoryof.lauren]

haahahah thank you Bucky!!! im sorry you're also struggling but I am happy we can be not alone in it 🤍

[@sanje4214]

Your planner is so aesthetically pleasing! Thank you for talking about 🇵🇸 ❤

[@theoryof.lauren]

thank you so much for being here 🤍

[@ChantelleArts]

This looks so good, watched and enjoyed till the end, hope you have a more easy rest of the year 😊😊

[@theoryof.lauren]

thank you Chantelle!!! 🤍

[@clarachauvin3272]

I got the bow&tie cherry weeks mega and I love it so much! I also bought my first 5 year journal and I am still waiting for it ☺️

[@theoryof.lauren]

omg that one is SOOOO cute!!!!

[@woofytron]

great vid as always Lauren! i feel you about the sleep issues, i have been having a hard time with going to sleep/waking up. i work hybrid at a university and started going in office more this month and the adjustment has been brutal for my sleep 😭 i hope we can both sort it out!

[@theoryof.lauren]

oh my gosh thats brutal!!!! I will be crossing my fingers for you that more sleep is in your future 🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@Talkin-fr0g]

Feeling you on the anxiety around social media- I have obsessive compulsions + paranoia regarding it. I’ve been getting likes and views online and my brain is like ‘are people going to hurt me??’. Don’t have OCD just trauma.

[@theoryof.lauren]

ocd is such a challenging illness 😩 sending love! 🤍

[@agnese.salamcreative]

I always love your planners and your videos x

[@theoryof.lauren]

thank you so much Agnese!!

[@ErinMargl]

I know this is a little bit old, but I highly, highly recommend the book Say Goodnight to Insomnia. You have to follow the program that he lays out in order for it to work, but if you’re good with strict routines I think it might work very well for you. It helped a lot with my decades long insomnia and I’m no longer using any sleep medication. ❤

[@theoryof.lauren]

Oh wow thank you so much for the recommendation!! I really appreciate it!🤍

[@elliescorner2019]

“Therapy is for a good cause… allegedly.” 😅🤣 I feel this *and* YOU ARE SUCH A GOOD CAUSE 💛💛💛

[@theoryof.lauren]

hahahahah thank you ellie!!!! 🤍🤍🤍

[@Jaytayylor]

Our Chipotle dates are literally essential self care 🤎

[@theoryof.lauren]

LITERAL SELF CARE

[@DaisyDoodles]

Sitting here watching this as I sit down to journal about my day. It's like a breath of fresh air to hear someone else talk about their struggles when it comes to political alignment. I appreciate you opening up and raising awareness about the genocide in Gaza. It's so hard! I have these conversations with myself - if I support the 'most progressive' candidate, will anything really change? Am I signing the death warrant of more Palestinians? But surely voting for the most progressive option would help some people, right? People need access to healthcare and abortions. I have these conversations with myself often, going in circles, resigning myself to vote for the most progressive option available, but feeling fatalistic like it still won't solve anything. It is difficult, my friend. If it helps you at all, just know that you're not alone. At least one other person is here going through this confusion and burden with you. Maybe we can't change the world, but hopefully being kind to others, contributing to activism we care about, and helping those in need where we can can be enough to make a positive light for those around us. Much love :)

[@theoryof.lauren]

i cannot tell you how much this comment means to me! i am glad i am not the only one who feels like they are going in circles having this conversation with myself. thank you so much for your kind words and for watching!! 🤍🤍

[@VidaLiterati]

Such a relatable video ❤ Could I ask where the “nap”, “rot” and “not today Satan” scripts are from? I have a feeling I may need those

[@theoryof.lauren]

thank you so much for watching! the nap and rot are just my own writing, but the "not today satan" sticker is from @plannermonkeyco!! 🤍

[@amandastarshine89]

This is maybe a random question - but when you’re having an especially hard time with the OCD, do you journal in hindsight or that day? And I also wondered if you take the avec out with you or leave it at home? I only ask because my mental health is a mess atm and I’m really trying to get back into journaling but often get stuck thinking it’s pointless (terrible attitude, I know!!) or getting angry at myself for being stuck in the same cycle and taking it out on my book so was just looking for any advice you have for journaling while going through mental health battles? I hope things improve and also totally understand if you’d rather not answer 💙

[@theoryof.lauren]

this makes a lot of sense!!! when I am having a bad day I still try to journal that day because I find it's one of the few things that actually helps me feel the slightest bit better. i know it's so hard though when your mental health is bad 😩 i'd definitely say don't be afraid to do retroactive entries! and i primarily keep my avec at home! sending lots of love 🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@mybrainonplans]

it's always a pleasure to watch your videos, thank you for sharing! what a gift to live close to a wonder pens

[@theoryof.lauren]

thank you for watching carlita!!! hope you can come and visit wonderpens one day!! 🤍🤍

[@Kimak1437]

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