You need to hear this
Good morning. I was reminded recently that it’s dangerous to never take a true break, even from things you love.
You can’t see if your life is unbalanced if you never slow down enough to look.
So, when was the last time you took a true break?
Not an hour locked in your closet. Or a semi-outing where you prep all the food for your kids and hubby before you leave.
But an honest-to-goodness, “I don’t have to do anything all day” break. Or at least an “I’m doing the bare minimum today, and that’s ok” kind of day.
It may feel like something will collapse if you’re not holding it all together.
But it won’t. If anything, stepping back gives everyone else a chance to step up.
You have to let off the gas to hear that voice deep inside of you.
So today, permit yourself to re-balance, check in on what actually matters, and put yourself back on your own list.
If you’re not sure where to start, start here ⬇️
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish! These Ideas Will Help You Feel Your Best
Research shows that when you give and give without taking a break, you get worn out. Then it becomes much harder to care for others. (Sound familiar?)
Rest isn’t optional. It’s what makes sustained caregiving possible.
TABLE WISDOM
“If it’s out of your hands, it deserves freedom from your mind too.”
–Ivan Nuru
Part of putting yourself back on your list is how you talk to yourself when no one’s listening.
MORE FROM THE TABLE
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200 Family Bucket List Ideas to Make the Most of Your Time With Kids
When was the last time you did something just because it sounded fun?
Your best memories haven’t happened yet. And they don’t have to wait. Pick one from this list to do this weekend. Just one.
153 Most Exciting Things to Do on Your Birthday
You spend all year making everyone else’s moments special. This one’s about making yours matter again.
SOMETHING TO CHEW ON
What is the most popular birthday month in the United States?
The answer is #4 on this page — and it explains a lot about your childhood classrooms.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What is one thing you’ve been meaning to do just for yourself (not for your kids, not for your home) that you keep putting off?
TABLE TALK
“I’d walk through fire for my daughter. Well not FIRE, because it’s dangerous. But a super humid room. But not too humid, because my hair,”
-Ryan Reynolds on Twitter in September 2015.
You made it to the table today. That’s the first thing on your list. And it counts.
I hope you enjoyed today’s edition. If you have anything at all you’d like to share, ask, or say, just hit reply. I’d love to hear from you.
I appreciate you,
Jenn Kropf
Founder of Healthy Happy Impactful