In a previous post, I wrote about feeling unable to do certain things due to a lack of confidence. So as an update, here's how I went on:
- I went to the restaurant, and instead of having a meal, I just had a drink. Hopefully in future it will get easier and easier, so that eventually I'll be ordering a meal with the rest of my friends.
- I played my guitar at the World Mental Health Awareness Day. I played an improvisation with a new recruit (which can be seen on The Jam Factory blog, the video was made by Natalie, on her nifty mobile phone! and along with Pete Junior, I played "A Bird of Prayer," which is my own composition. I played these sitting on the steps of the stage, so hopefully the more I get back into playing live music, I'll eventually be able to stand on stage playing.
- Enrolling at college was the one I couldn't get myself to do, but I'm considering doing an online course, doing computer graphics instead.
I managed to do these things, because of all the encouragement I received from friends at the Jam Factory and from the Media Action Group, (and Kate from the American.) Thanks for all the help I received, especially Natalie, who also made a lasting memory of the day for me by videoing me and taking photos.
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4 comments:
Hi Phil
I just want to wish you well in your continuing journey towards a more positive life.
I hope the empathy you receive in this Mind Bloggling community plays a vital role in your own wellbeing.
Thank you for helping me as I struggle with my own very low confidence.
You're looking the biznis Phil! I'm delighted that you're doing the things you want to do. It's just the start Phil - great to see you on Wednesday. Em.
Hi Phil,
You are absolutely right 'two out of three' isn't bad at all! in fact it's great!
I have noticed your confidence increasing each time I see you,(sometimes other people can see what we don't always see for ourselves)
I love the photo of you playing your guitar!
My very best wishes to you Phil...D
ta for your thoughts on my artwork,i did medusa few years ago based on a tomb of philip,greecian,500bc i think,,ta again, keep on bloogin phil, i liked your site too , cu tony
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