In all of the racing, stressing, stretching, and weary world that can take an enormous toll, I want you to hear something.
We have a way to navigate through this hard world. We are not left defenseless or voiceless.
When we’re tired and need to rest, it’s time to pause or stop for awhile. When something is too much, it’s time for setting some limits, breaking things down, or starting with something smaller.
We get to choose when to assert our voice and stand up to say something is wrong. We get to let someone know when they’ve gone too far. We get to decide when to invest and when to step back.
Our boundaries are a place to find protection. Set some limits. Find your safe support.
For your reflection: In what area of your life do you most need relief? Consider your needs in relationships, your job, your schedule, your finances. Where might setting some limits create space to breathe or recover? Have you felt burdened by swallowing what you think or feel? Where might it help to have a voice?
Action steps: Practice self-compassion by doing something less. Use the time for a break to step away from screens, stretch your muscles, and set an intention. Consider using your voice today to affirm the good.
