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and by this i simply mean: give yourself enough grace as you move through the tough stuff.

striving to operate as our best selves doesn’t equate to always being so hard on ourselves. your best self could just look like navigating ‘that situation’ the best way you can.

sometimes we get so caught up and overwhelmed by life's happenings that we forget to extend grace to ourselves. many of us have been conditioned to survive through so much.

this has been one of a few inspirational messages to myself the past few months as i’ve been navigating challenges in my personal life.

so here’s a gentle reminder to keep loving on yourself through it all 🤎

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on wellness wednesdays, we celebrate ourselves!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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what is self care to you?

as we quickly approach the beginning of a new year, we should remember that everyday offers a new opportunity to be our best self. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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oftentimes we don’t realize how much we are in our own way in our own lives. while it’s true that we’re all dealing with something, we should never forget our higher purpose and reason. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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realign..restart..readjust..reposition..replace..remove..restart..regroup..reevaluate..redirect..renew..⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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whatever you need to do, reclaim the power in your life and remember that there is always an opportunity for adjustment - not just when a new year rolls around. so edit and re-edit as many times as you need and feel called to. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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happy last monday of 2021, make it great! 🤎⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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it’s that time of the week again.. happy friday & happy unwinding! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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self care: doing the things that make you feel like you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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how are you taking care of you today? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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here are a few quick things you can do to check in with yourself in five mins or less:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✨ stretch your body⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✨ take a few deep breaths⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✨ step outside & get some sunlight⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✨ write a short gratitude list ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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reminder: it’s a waste of time to dwell on anything out of your control. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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gratitude is the heart beat of life, keeping us grounded and vibrating at our highest potential. give thanks in each day - to yourself and to others. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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wishing you all a restful, abundant and joyous thursday! 🤎⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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self-care..a holistic practice that connects proper care of the mind, body and soul. as we kick off the season of giving, don’t forget to give to yourself too 🤎 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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reminder: it costs nothing to be kind 🤎

most importantly, that includes extending kindness to yourself! what you put into the world, returns to you. be kind to you, always.

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sn: is anyone else like me and already decorating for the holidays? 😩

are you doing at least one thing each day that makes you happy and brings you peace? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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if not, how can you better restructure your time to allow for a more intentional connection with yourself? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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self care isn’t this elaborate, lengthy sunday afternoon ritual with cute candles. it’s a holistic thing - mind body and spirit. at the core it’s really about self awareness + self preservation (if you learn anything from this page, i hope it’s this!) it is also about how we can use this to fulfill ourselves, destress, reconnect & also pour into our relationships.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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it can include some of the simplest of things - listening to your fave podcast, working out, meditating, journaling, dancing, reading, writing, sketching, cooking, walking - really anything that isn’t already being done out of obligation is up for grabs. anything that makes you feel the most like you while bringing you peace and allowing you to connect with yourself. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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here’s a november challenge for you if you’re up for it:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✨ commit to a minimum of 30 minutes each day to yourself without obligation for the next 30 days⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✨ hold yourself accountable by logging your activity in a dedicated journal/space ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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happy november 🤎⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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it’s already october?!

for many, stress and burnout are a continuous theme to conquer, especially as we creep closer towards holiday season and the end of the calendar year.

remember that navigating a perpetual state of stress isn’t ever sustainable no matter how hard you try to make it work.

here are a few gentle suggestions for you to try if you’re feeling overwhelmed or at capacity. these are simple yet highly effective activities that we often overlook and underestimate. sometimes the simplest tools are the most efficient to use.

rest when you can, if only for a few minutes, be sure to take the time for yourself! 🤎

affirmations for the week ahead 👇🏽

✨ this week brings forth new opportunities for growth and gratitude.

✨ i am patient with myself. i give myself grace and allow myself to be still when I need to.

✨ i honor my boundaries and i am committed to holding myself accountable.

✨ i am more than my level of productivity. i am proud of the progress I’ve made.

for anyone that needs to hear it today: 👇🏽

your worth is not measured by your productivity.

your value does not lie within your social status, career, talent, love life, finances, friendships, health, or beauty. the value is within you.

remind yourself that you are something so unique and rare that can’t be defined by a single word.

you are more than what you are able to provide for others, always.

some days you may find yourself hyper productive and others days, it’s okay to allow yourself to just be.

despite living in a current world of mass illness and chaos, put some respect on yourself. embrace the pause.

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what is self care to you? 🤎

start the day with power and intention by saying these affirmations out loud or to yourself.

✨ the day is full of endless possibilities and opportunities.

✨ i remain true to myself and my values.

✨ i do not need to negotiate my authenticity nor lower my standards for acceptance.

✨ i am and attract excellence.

happy sunday! take care of your energy, take care of yourself 🤎

happy sunday! 🤎 sometimes it’s really easy to get caught up in what we have going on in our lives so much that we forget to take the time to celebrate ourselves.

if this sounds like you, give yourself all the kudos today..reflect on your growth..be proud of you..practice unconditional love to yourself..congratulate yourself for whatever you’ve achieved no matter how big or small.

don’t forget that you deserve that.

if you haven’t journaled yet today, this is your sign to! love on yourself ✨

reasons to rest..do you even need one? 👇🏽

✨ resting is essential
✨ breaks are essential
✨ time to yourself is essential

resting helps us create the balance we need to show up as our best selves. not only for ourselves but also to maintain healthy relationships with our loved ones, friends, colleagues, co-workers etc. without proper rest, we are simply not vibrating at our highest.

always take the time you need for yourself, unapologetically 🤎

✨ friendly reminder ✨ you own the week, it doesn’t own you!

if you’re reading this, i pray that august brings you peace, healing and an abundance of joy ✨

if you claim & receive, drop an emoji below 🤎

august affirmations:
✨ this month will bring me new opportunity and prosperity
✨ i am grateful for how far i’ve come and where i am going
✨i am getting better, attracting better and living better
✨ i am committed to being my best and highest self

& so it is 🙏🏽

✨ stillness ✨ let’s talk about it! 👇🏽

(fun, not-so-fun fact: i fractured my ankle during this hike before this photo 🥴) so, as im sitting in bed resting my ankle & typing this, i figured this was an appropriate topic ☺️

what i’ve realized over time is that stillness allows us to find out what truly moves us the most in life. in fact, most of my breakthroughs have occurred following regular and intentional periods of stillness. i view it as an intentional break of peace that can be practiced in many ways.

a common misconception is that stillness just literally sitting still and nothing more. the truth is, its much more than that. it’s truly a holistic practice of the mind, body and spirit.

✨ stillness of the mind can mean just being fully present or just sitting & reflecting..

✨stillness of the spirit can look like taking time to address painful wounds or healing your inner child..

✨ stillness of the body can looking like spending intentional time outdoors or getting ample sleep..

stillness can be whatever we allow it to be but it doesn’t just happen, we have to be intentional by making time for it and practicing it regularly. many times we are often doing way too much! we say ‘yes’ too much, we take on too much and we don’t make enough time for the in between. the reflection, restoration and deliberation of stillness is the bridge that connects us to our sought destinations.

👉🏽 if you don’t have a stillness practice currently, i encourage you to take time to be present with yourself and try on a few of the methods above. be still and listen to what you have to say. report back and let me know ☺️

👉🏽 if you have practiced this before, what method of stillness do you practice the most? do you practice regularly? 🤎

happy monday! ✨ carry these affirmations with you today, set your intentions and have a great week!

🤎 I am ready to receive great things this week.

🤎 I am calm, confident and at peace.

🤎 I embrace growth and am open to new opportunities.

are you amongst the group of people that get intimidated by journaling? or maybe you attempt to journal but never know where to start or what to write about? swipe for a few tips 👉🏽

here’s the deal. there is no right or wrong way to journal. it’s important to know that when you’re journaling, you are free to be just who you are in this space. the key is to just write.

often times we’re holding on to things that we need to release and journaling is a great way to create that escape. when practiced regularly, journaling can improve your quality of life in such a significant way.

✨ i recently put together an ebook of over 50 self love journal prompts (last slide) to make journaling easier and more freeing. all of these prompts are centered around self love, emotional and mental self care. if you’re ready to start your journaling journey or looking for some inspiration, grab a copy of our “self love journal” on our website (link in bio!) - it has lined pages that you can print out at home or use the prompts to write in your current journal. best part? it’s currently half off!

drop a ‘📓’ emoji in the comments if you currently journal and have noticed improvements in your life because of it.

in life’s journey people will try hard to make you feel as though you aren’t good enough. and sometimes that person can even be ourselves. so, let’s get into it👇🏽

many times we have become emotionally triggered by things we see, people’s actions, words, decisions, etc. we blindly take on these emotions sometimes without asking, “why did that comment make me so angry or sad?”

the truth is that observing these thoughts and patterns allow us to understand ourselves better and discover what needs to be healed in order to be our best selves.

next time you’re triggered by a comment directed to you, lean into the why and take action into correcting it.

here are a few ways to practice seeing the good in yourself:
✨ remind yourself of the things that you’re doing well in your life
✨ don’t take things personally
✨ think positively
✨ don’t compare yourself to others or their journey
✨ accept, love, and embrace who you are…genuinely
✨ celebrate your small wins

no ones opinion of you should ever change the way that you feel about yourself. release that energy and tap into your true power by choosing to always feel good about yourself.

📚 book recommendation: the four agreements by don miguel ruiz! i’ve personally read this book many many times and it’s a true gem that everyone should read at least once. try it on for size!

refresh yourself! 🤎 happy sunday! how are you ending your weekend? comment below! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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happy saturday! don’t forget to take time for yourself today! 💗⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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happy friday! 💗 pamper yourself this weekend 💗 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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happy sunday 🖤 take pride in your journey and be grateful for all of the lessons along the way. you’ve come so far..take a step back to celebrate that! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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happy saturday 🤎 what’s in your cup this afternoon?

finally, the weekend is here! 🙌🏽 rest and relax this weekend, you deserve it and owe it to yourself! 🤎

rise & shine ☀️ how intentional are you with your mornings? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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i find that when i give myself enough ‘free space’ after my normal morning routine, my day just runs so much smoother. i love having time to myself in the morning before i start my work day.. its the best time to just be free and do whatever i want before tackling the day and everyone else’s stuff. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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after you meditate or set your intentions for the day, do you jump straight into work or do you allow yourself time to be? 🤎

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