Breathe in. Breathe out.
Repeat after me, "Rainy days bring flowers."
Repeat it often.
It seems like just about everyone is having a hard time right now, and that's ok.
Just as "April showers bring May flowers", your challenges lead to better times.
Keep your head up, hold on a little longer, put one foo...

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Repeat after me, "I build confidence with small, consistent wins."
Repeat it often.
We often think that only the "big items" that get done, taking lots of our energy, are worthy of pride.
My friend, every little thing that gets crossed off of your "To-Do" list is an accomplishme...

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Repeat after me, "My path is unique and so is my pace."
Repeat it often.
Mary T. Lathrap wrote a poem in 1895 about "walking in their moccasins", and it describes pretty accurately how easily we judge others. It also makes me think of how easily we can allow ourselves to be jud...

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Repeat after me, "I care for myself at all times."
Repeat it often.
Caring for your well-being is easier when you have people joining in with you.
But when you're on your own, do you still extend that same kindness to yourself?
You're worth a healthy, tasty meal even if no one el...

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Repeat after me, "My mental health is just as important as my physical health."
Repeat it often.
It's easy to think that our physical health is all that matters and that caring for our brain/mind is secondary.
To be fair, we can't see our brains, so it makes sense to care for wh...

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Repeat after me, "I Add Before I Subtract When Changing Habits."
Repeat it often.
When there is a habit you want to get rid of, try adding something positive to slowly begin to push that undesirable thing out.
You'll feel good building new habits and avoid feeling deprived when ...

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Repeat after me, "I break my goals down into small parts to build my confidence."
Repeat it often.
Whether you set New Year's resolutions or not, goals are a part of life.
Breaking them into manageable chunks makes them easier to achieve and builds your confidence when you do.
Ba...

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Repeat after me, "My Habits Might Need to Change, My Core Being Doesn't."
Repeat it often.
At this time of year, we're bombarded by ads selling a 'better you', or similar nonsense.
You don't need to change - you're already good enough.
Habits that devalue you have to change, sure...

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Repeat after me, "DIY self-care is just as good as purchased."
Repeat it often.
At this time of year, we're bombarded by ads selling what promises to be the 'best' version of self-care, often with a hefty price tag that can make us feel 'less-than' if we don't have a lot of dis...

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Repeat after me, "My boundaries keep in what is good for me and keep out what isn't."
Repeat it often.
We may think of boundaries as a fence to keep people out.
It can also be a way to preserve what is good and keep it in.
By getting rid of energy drains, you have space to enjoy ...

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Repeat after me, "Even 5 minutes of self-care counts. Anything is better than nothing."
Repeat it often.
We often get caught up in the all-or-nothing mentality.
But even a few minutes of mindful breathing daily is better than 90 minutes of yoga done once per year.
Over time, a fe...

Breathe in. Breathe out.
Repeat after me, "Setbacks Are Not Failures. I Will Get Past Them."
Repeat it often.
It's easy to see roadblocks as the end of something.
In reality, they're just a way for you to problem-solve creatively.
You can do this.
Meg