It’s been over a month since my last post. That’s the longest I have gone without writing. In truth, I missed it. In reality, I needed to meet myself where I have been at, and take some steps towards greater self-care.
How does one even go about meeting oneself where they’re at? In my experience, it means recognizing my circumstances and my feelings and noticing how I am doing. For example, in the past month, even checking my social media felt beyond my capacity, let alone posting or commenting on anything. I also noticed that I was more easily anxious, angry and overwhelmed. Those were all cues that helped me to know that I needed to make some adjustments.
I tried talking about my feelings more, taking more baths, getting into bed earlier, watching more fun shows, and reading more, too. I also tool more breathing breaks throughout my days, and cheered myself on. Those all helped me through, but I could tell that more was needed. It was almost as if the transition to fall was making all of my leaves fall off, and I needed to rest and be still during this time of change. I’d also been feeling like so many unconscious behaviors were coming to the forefront of my days, and it was uncomfortable and messy.
Meeting myself where I am at. That’s been me the past month, and I am proud of myself for making efforts to make my days gentler during this time of transition. Do you feel the need to meet yourself where you’re at, instead of forcing yourself to be somewhere else? If yes, I invite you to join me and explore your needs, one healthy choice at a time. Big hugs!
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Hi Bradlee!
Thank you for this lovely post 💙 I love how you compare what a lot of us are feeling this Fall with falling leaves! And the suggestions of simple self-care tips are great, as well as the reminder to give ourself permission to slow down and do things differently.
I appreciate you and your helpful posts!
Georgette xxx
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Hi Georgette! Thanks so much for reading and commenting on my post! I appreciate you too! May this fall be glorious for you 💖.
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Thank you Bradlee for the reminder of meeting myself where am at and I join you too! The importance of extra self care is healing and nourishes the soul. Each time I see time I self reflect I get more of a deeper understanding of what I need to fuel and uplift myself spiritual, mentally and physically. Sending hugs and love xoxo Carla
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Hi Carla! Yay, thank you for sharing your experience with me too. It is so helpful to meet myself where I am. It is also so respectful, which feels so lovely, especially compared to how I used to treat myself. Big hugs and lots of love to you!
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Thank you for nother vulnerable and wise post. Great reminder to keep checking in with myself, and that energy ebbs and flows.
Xox
Susan
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Thanks so much for reading and commenting Susan ♥️. I super appreciate you! I found that writing about how I was feeling this past month really helped me. Big hugs!
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