I’m currently writing this while my 9-week-old puppy naps after giving me a partial mental breakdown.

Today has been a day, between unsuccessfully setting boundaries with family members, trying to get a head start on my business, and a surprising water bill I am exhausted. I feel drained and as if I am not measuring up and doing my best. I sometimes feel like I’m in a race against the best version of myself and that I am always losing.

Time is moving so slow yet fast enough for me not to get enough done.

In order to get myself out of this funk, I try to remind myself that moods just like days will pass and this feeling will not last forever. Gratitude even when I feel like everything is falling apart.
Reminiscing through the day and remembering some of the good portions such as how cute my puppy is when he sleeps, the beautiful sunflowers swaying in the wind, or spending time with family.

Slowing down all of the negative talk and those voices telling me that I’m not doing enough or I’m moving too slow. Stopping these thoughts in their tracks and replacing them with grace and patience for myself has helped me tremendously.

Lets say I think thoughts of failure and instead of letting the thought linger I replace it with all of the things I was proud of myself for accomplishing for that day even if it was just rest. It is what I deserve and what I have earned.
I’m definitely not perfect but I am trying my hardest to remain positive.