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22/06/2023

Prepping all these big things has been so fun and also so exhausting! I’m so excited to share it with all of you! 🤍

05/02/2023

One day, I’ll remember to take pictures that aren’t “going live” pictures.

I had such a fun week back streaming and playing games with you guys. 💕 looking forward to playing more story games in 2023 - be sure you’re in the discord to be able to vote on which games we play!

31/01/2023

As we move into February, let’s check in! Mindfulness is a lifelong practice, but these are some solid things to check back in with yourself.

✨🌸You’re worth it.🌸✨

24/01/2023

I think the hardest part of practicing mindfulness is accepting that you are enough as you are. Showing up as yourself wherever you are in this journey is the most that you can do.

So, repeat this as many times as you need to throughout your day.

🌸Because you are enough.🌸

20/01/2023

✨Your power begins with you.✨

16/01/2023

Listen, there is something to be said about taking photos and keeping memories, but when do you finally put the phone down and experience what’s happening around you.

When was the last time you paused to take stock of your feelings and emotions?

If someone asked you what it’s like to feel the breeze on your face, could you tell them?

Have you been able to effectively communicate your feelings because you allowed yourself to feel them and let it go?

Mindfulness goes beyond just meditation or breathing exercises. It’s a dedication to being present and in tune with yourself.

Enjoy this affirmation to help get your mind in the right head space.

09/01/2023

I'm a planner. I'm always trying to look 10 steps ahead, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. But I was finding it hard to be present in the moment.

Sometimes, I feel like we are constantly moving as a motive to avoid acknowledging our own feelings, and we're really doing ourselves a disservice in that way.

So, this month this is my focus, to be more mindful and be more present.

01/12/2022

Your favorite Mass Effect NPC has entered the chat. ✨
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08/08/2022

Burnout kept me in an anime-binge chokehold for a couple weeks, but I’m feeling refreshed and ready to go!

Hope to see some of ya’ll in chat! 💕

12/04/2022

Gaming culture would have you believe that women haven't been involved in gaming until the last 10 years or so, but that's obviously not true.

Let me introduce you to Rebecca Heinemen - the first gaming competition winner. Like ever.

https://heyycass.com/2020/11/11/women-in-gaming-rebecca-heineman-the-first-video-game-competition-champion/

…women have been in this industry since the beginning… like the very beginning.

07/04/2022

I haven't really been giving this page the time that I've wanted to. In pursuit of content creation and establishing a small income so that I can continue to work from home and be the mother I've always wanted to be - I've lost sight of why I wanted to even to all of it in the first place.

Rereading this piece reminded me of what I wanted to start in the first place. There are no rules here - we talk about gaming, motherhood, life changes, and basically whatever I feel like talking about.

Sometimes, I don't think I'm interesting enough to do something like this. I wonder why anyone would want to keep up with me, but I've recently decided that I don't really care. I really like doing this.

https://heyycass.com/2020/10/06/im-not-wonder-woman/

…but I’m trying to be better. What do I mean by that? Well, I’m trying to love me a little more.

04/04/2022

In a world where new, Triple-A titles are nearly constantly disappointing audiences, maybe it's time to try an indie title!

RiME is a beautiful story with an enchanting score. It tells a story of grief without any dialogue, and it's incredibly compelling.

Full review here:
https://heyycass.com/2018/07/13/indie-game-corner-rime/

It’s bigger than just a game – it takes very real things that everyone struggles with and wraps it up is such a beautiful and thought-provoking package.

23/01/2022

Existing as an adult is hard enough. Add the pressures of streaming and putting yourself online can put you in a paralyzation of sorts.

The enormity of tasks can make you not want to do them, leading to everything piling up and getting worse. So, take things one thing at a time.

•do just one load of laundry - much easier to fold and put away.
•prep one meal or snack for the week - just get your feet wet with meal prepping.
•just do the dishes rather than clean to whole kitchen until you’re up for it.

Do little things to create a functioning space, not a perfect one.

20/01/2022

I found the myth of “bouncing back” after a baby particularly damaging to me postpartum. Some people just go back to looking how they used to, and I was not one of them.

Between breastfeeding, no sleep, and a nonexistent relationship with food, my weight fluctuated and finally settled in at the most I’ve ever weighed. I was discouraged and became the most sedentary I had in my life. The idea of trying to get back to my “old body” was overwhelming, so I didn’t even try.

But then my husband was encouraging me and said, “you had a BABY. You made a person.” Which is pretty badass. My body is different; it has different needs. And this year, I’m learning what those are.
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31/12/2021

Happy New Years Eve. 💜
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Twitch.tv/parvusxprinceps
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29/12/2021

*spams your hydrate command* 💧 💧

25/12/2021

❤️🎄
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18/12/2021

Hey there, gamers! ✨don’t forget to touch some grass. ✌🏻
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15/11/2021

🌸MENTAL HEALTH CHECKPOINT🌸
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Hey streamers, we all know burnout is real. We all know that hustle culture is a scam, and that you can’t just “grind” your way out of burnout. Become familiar with the signs of burnout, and they’re different for everyone! But common ones are:
✨not feeling motivated
✨overwhelmed
✨easily agitated
✨loss of passion
Sometimes, you need to take a break, which is scary to do in content creation. But there won’t be any content to make if you overwork yourself. 😡
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26/10/2021

🚨CW: food, disordered eating🚨
I’m not a dietician, a doctor, or a life coach, but I know that there are no good and bad foods.
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Those of us growing up in the late 90s and early 2000s were subjected to some of the WORST & dangerous diet practices, leading to making of us having eating disorders or just a bad relationship with food. Since gaining the weight that I did with my son, I’ve tried restricting myself and eliminating foods that brought me joy. And guess what? I would binge on those foods.
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Being on camera a lot can add pressure to look a certain way, and we can do some crazy things to maintain that. Not to mention that for us femme-presenting people, our weight is the first thing trolls attack. At the end of the day, food is fuel, and I would rather have a couple Oreos rather than trying a bunch of other foods to curb my craving for an Oreo. ✌🏻
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23/10/2021

This is a hard lesson that a lot of new streamers take too long to learn! Continue to enjoy games offline. Not everything needs to be content. 🌸
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19/10/2021

🌸Buy Clothes that Fit🌸
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So, this may seem like a no-brainer, but anyone who’s body has gone through a whole transformation knows how hard this can be.
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I’m very petite. I’m 5’ 1” and typically pretty thin. I gained the “appropriate” amount of weigh during pregnancy, but after I had my son, my body fluctuated until it finally settled in 185lbs - the heaviest I’ve ever been.
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The denial was REAL. I held on to clothes much longer than I needed to and I loathed the idea of going shopping. I hadn’t realized how much of my personal value I put into being thin until I wasn’t anymore.
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As I start to make better health and lifestyle choices, I know that I’m bound to lose some weight, but that’s no longer the goal for me. I just want to be better, and be around as long as I can for my child and future children. But the other day, I finally got a new pair of jeans. ✌🏻Swipe to see a TIRED momma. Haha.

11/10/2021

Growing up, I rarely heard the word “sorry,” even if I was wronged. Even if one of my parents overreacted. Even if I was told that I could leave the house if I didn’t like how things were ran. I was just allowed to come out of my room or allowed to come home.
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You will find me telling my toddler that I’m sorry, nearly daily. I’m an imperfect person, so I’m bound to screw up. I’m not prideful enough to think my child doesn’t deserve an apology. I’m setting the foundation for the love that they will accept as normal for the rest of their life, and everyone at some point has deserved an apology.
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08/10/2021

I cut off about three inches of hair since this picture, and boy, did I need it.
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We also started our play through of Far Cry 6 and it’s a doozy! Come watch me take down the FND with a flame thrower and very angry alligator Tuesday-Thursday at 8pm EST. ✨Twitch.tv/parvusxprinceps
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07/10/2021

Hustle Culture reduces your worth down to how much you can produce and doesn’t take into account disabled or neurodivergent people. I promise, you’re so much more than that. If you’re feeling burnt out:
•take a break.
•focus on you and your mental health.
•be sure to feed yourself.
•indulge in things you enjoy.

Whatever you need to do to thrive is valid. ✨

05/10/2021

Get a glass of water, and take care yourself. 💊
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