yourkindmondayreminder

Almost forgot to post our kind Monday reminder - but my habit tracker app reminded me.
This quote hit me like a TON of bricks when I saw it the first time on Pinterest...
Because I've been doing the exact opposite my entire life.
So I need the reminder often - trying to change my ways.
But it sure isn't easy.
I still overextend myself on a daily basis.
And some days I just can't see a way around it being a single mom and a sole provider with multiple mental health issues.
So here's to naps - they help make my world go round!
#yourkindmondayreminder

I am learning this slowly.
Very slowly.
I am 42...
But I guess it's right what they say; better late than never.
So I wanted this to be your kind Monday reminder for this week:
You don't have to earn your worth.
You have your worth because you exist.
I wish you the best possible week, you can have.
Ps: how cute is the kitty!
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In a world that can be very hectic and loud, it's a blessing when quiet finds us sometimes.
Sometimes it easier to take a deep breath when things are still.
I hope you can find some still moments this week.
And I wish you the best possible week, you can have.
#yourkindmondayreminder

I was thought that I needed to earn care, attention, and love.
Emotional comfort wasn't really a ting for me growing up, nor in most of my adult relationships...
And I struggle a lot to feel safe.
Still.
So I need all the reminders, I can get.
Like this one:
We deserve comfort and care.
Not because of what we do.
But because we exist.
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This picture and text made me smile.
And I wanted to share with you all as we begin a new week.
You ARE doing your best.
On any given day you are doing the best with what you have, what you can, what you know, and who you are.
And I applaud you for that!
I wish you the best possible week, you can have.
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Thought this layout was really cute.
And it's also some really important reminders.
For me, today, "You're allowed to have bad days and still be worthy" is especially important.
What do you need to remind yourself of?
I wish you the best possible week, you can have.
#yourkindmondayreminder

I am trying to learn this:
Rest is maintenance - not a reward.
I was brought up with it being a reward.
Thinking I needed to earn it and be done with everything before I was allowed to rest.
And since I am a perfectionist, I was never done doing.
But as a fellow mighty has taught me:
We are human beings not human doings.
And I wanted to remind you of this as we start a new week.
I hope you have the best possible week you can have.
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As we begin another week, I wanted to remind you that you're doing great.
We all face some very real and very hard challenges in our everyday lives.
And we do our best - however that may look on any given day/time of day.
I am proud of you for keeping on keeping on!
And I wish you the best possible week you can have.
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I really appreciated it when this reminder showed up in my Pinterest feed.
So I thought I would share it with you all too:
"As long as you are trying, you are probably doing way better than you think".
And I want to applaud you all for trying so hard and so much!
I definitely think you're doing good.
And I wish you the best possible week you can have.
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(Picture from Pinterest)

"Find a rhythm that feels like your own, even if it's slower than you're used to".
Wise words.
For many of us it's easier said than done.
We have been taught to do and do in order to be accepted or have a place in the world.
But as a Mighty friend says; were human beings not human doings.
I am learning to say "Enough is enough" and then stop doing.
Because I do push myself way too much - and it's a habit and a coping strategy that's difficult to transform.
But here's to another week of practice.
Because we do deserve softness and grace and rest - we don't have to earn any of it.
I wish you the best possible week, you can have.
#yourkindmondayreminder