#SH with Thelma Chimani

Hi Thelma, can you introduce yourself to us?*

Since I was born in Zimbabwe and raised in Zambia, I am deaf. reside in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. I am a laid-back individual that enjoy spending time with my family and friends I love traveling and learning about diverse cultures, particularly U.S Domestic cultures in the United States.

Can you take us through your self-love journey to where you are now?

At first, I decided to go to therapy because I wanted to heal from my childhood trauma and for the rest of my life. My therapy knew sign language, which I needed to access communication when I could share my expression with her. From there, I learned to deal with my trauma in real life and made sure my boundaries were strong enough, but it wasn't easy. I learned self-love and self-care which is the definition of difference. now I'm better than before.

What are some of your favorite self-love + self-care practices?

Since last year, I have been writing my journal about any topic such as affirmation, gratitude, fitness, expressing my feelings as well as doing self-care activities such as going shopping, going for a walk, or going jogging when I feel stressed. Also developing my new mindset every month.

What are you most proud of so far in your journey? What have you overcome that you used to struggle with?

I am very proud of so much in my journey that I was glad I went to see therapy that was worth my time when I started the journey of my recovery from pain. thus, I overcame my anxiety, my fear and my anger which were my struggles. Now I'm doing very well so far because I know how to manage my emotions when they arise in a bad situation, I'm calm and I mediate for a short time before moving forward and resolving resolution issues. It went well.

How would you like your self-love journey to inspire other people?

A motivation is the key as I been fat loss journey after one year I lost weight and today I still do workout and relearn how to proper weight light than my mistakes in the past. I've gotten a lot of complement from people about my weight loss journey. Every morning, I also post my WhatsApp status and Instagram about daily positive affirmations as an encouragement to me as well as others. I hope to inspire them to seek self-care as well. The word self-care can be interpreted many ways.

What is your favorite gift that you have given yourself? How about one that you’ve received from someone else?

I would love to return again to Willamette Valley vineyards in Turner, Oregon and Napa, California. It was one of the best gifts I ever received.

Have you ever gone on a date with yourself?

No, I'm working on it because I was not really confident in myself at the time, so I'm still learning about solo dates and will try to do my best in the future.

What is one major change that you made in your life that has affected you most positively?

The positive affirmation benefits me in having fewer bad thoughts, situations, and so on.  Furthermore, I concentrate on my productive activities in order to develop my habits. I read the book " Atomic Habits" and found it to be very helpful.

What are you currently struggling with that you could use more assistance or practice with to improve?

The gym is my therapy because when I'm stressed out from work or other situations, I go to the gym and run on the treadmill, which is one of the most effective ways to relieve tension. my mental health is very important to me, and I take care of myself as well.

What are you most looking forward to in your future?

I'm looking forward to traveling to Zambia this autumn and hoping to be the next destination in Germany for my cousin's wedding this year.

What is your favorite part of your morning ritual?

My favorite morning ritual is yoga stretching and meditating after waking up and drinking coffee.

What is your favorite part of your evening ritual?

After training, take a shower because I love refreshing and relaxation before falling asleep.

What would your ideal wellness ritual look and feel like?

I feel confident when I look at myself in the mirror every morning and evening. (I hope to give the correct answer to your question).

What tools/resources do you currently use to improve your life?

Diary, self-care, better management of my finances, and fitness tracking(included nutrition).

What does Self Honeymoon mean to you?

For me, it means improving self-care such as mental, physical, and emotional health; to fix a boundary, to protect a peace and a life full of joy.

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