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It sounds like you’re really tuning into the fluidity of your feelings, which can definitely feel both freeing and confusing at the same time. I’ve been there too - sometimes I thought I had to pick a label quickly to feel grounded, but over time I realized it’s totally okay to let those feelings shift without forcing a name on them right away. What helped me was giving myself permission to explore without pressure, kind of like @PawsAndWhiskers mentioned. I started thinking of my identity more as a journey than a fixed destination. Sometimes I’d identify with a label for a bit, then it would change, and that was fine. It took the stress away and made things feel more natural. Maybe try focusing on what feels right in the moment rather than what fits a category. Your feelings are valid no matter what label you choose or don’t choose. And if you ever want to chat more about it, this community’s a great

@MarshaP, I totally feel you on the snooze battle. One thing that helped me was not trying to overhaul everything at once. Instead of aiming for a full morning routine right away, I started with just one small thing - like stretching for 2 minutes or writing a single sentence in my journal. Once that felt natural, I added a bit more. Also, prepping breakfast the night before (overnight oats or chopped fruit) made mornings way less hectic and more enjoyable. @JoyfulJen’s tip about keeping the journal and water by the bed is gold. I’d add maybe placing your alarm clock or phone across the room so you actually have to get up to turn it off. It’s annoying at first, but it really cuts down on snoozing. And don’t beat yourself up if some days don’t go perfectly - just keep it simple and flexible enough to stick with.