Throughout the years I’ve noticed how hard I would be on myself with EVERYTHING. It wouldn’t matter if it was my first attempt – I would automatically expect it to be my best work since; I have already mentally pictured it in my head, it should be perfect once I’ve executed. No room for mistakes. The problem, it wasn’t perfect & would also have a hard time accepting it. I’d have a difficult time regulating my emotions when things fell though or didn’t work out how I ‘d have it visualized in my head.

I wouldn’t consider that it was my first time, or that I may not have had all the tools amongst many of other factors. I would associate my ‘short comings’ as personal flaws & internalize them, instead of acknowledging that I’ve tried something for the first time & I did my best with what I knew to do at the time.

7 Graceful reminders

• Give yourself permission to do the things that you feel you’re being called to do.
• Remind yourself that the only validation you really need, is that you’re being called to do something that you love & believe in.
• Release the thoughts & feelings that no longer server you. It’s OK to choose what you want to carry & what has gotten heavy. LET IT GO.
• Acknowledge & adjust to the things that work for you & serve your needs. Your time & interests are not optional.
• Create the things that are fulfilling & will continue our 365 new experiences. Without personal growth, we can feel stagnated.
• Pour into yourself so you’re not serving from an empty platter.
• Embrace your purpose whether it feels seasonal or timeless. It will best serve you & those in need of what you have to offer.

Grace: (Noun); disposition to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemency

“grace,” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grace. Accessed 1/23/2022.