#restisvalid

[selfloverainbow]

Not everyone experiences the holidays the same way, and that’s okay. You don’t owe anyone a perfect version of celebration.

You’re allowed to create traditions that feel nourishing, quiet, gentle, or unconventional (or look grumpy from the outside - no judgement!).

Honor what you need.

[flowerveil100]

Stillness is a form of strength.

You’re allowed to pause.

Midweek isn’t about pushing.

It can be about noticing. Resting. Softening. 🌿

[leahrecor]

There is tired. And then there is what so many are feeling right now; utter overwhelm coated with numb compartmentalizations and served with a side of WTF. . . We are coming fresh off a few decades of measuring our worth based on our productivity and busyness. Flipping that switch to recognizing the value is self-care is not easy. Especially since we only change our minds through the repeated practice of carving new neural pathways. . . It takes trust... and sometimes proof. We’ve heard rumors on how self-care reaps long term benefits for ourselves and everyone around us, but many of us have reached a point where we’re not being given a choice. . . Emotionally and psychologically, we feel we are on that edge where if we don’t look after ourselves we will surely slip into the deep. In essence, we are being forced to confront our failed history in showing up for ourselves. . . I encourage you to find a healthy resignation to rest. You are not more valuable because you’re busy. You are not more efficient while you are worn out. And you are not teaching healthy mindsets to your children trying to hold yourself up to standards that simply no longer apply in this new era. . . Don’t know where to start? Comment or leave me a DM. Let’s see if we can get you some positive momentum. Do you already have some resources that you love, and love to share? Drop them in the comments! . . #restisvaluable #restisvalid (at Denver, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CERki5qnZDF/?igshid=jf569ln7ygny