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Monday thoughts
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Hello friend, You know that promise you make to yourself to “behave” around food… Then evening comes…And suddenly you’re a little more lenient: allowing few extra bites here and there and not paying much attention to what’s on your plate. And then comes the uncomfortable aftermath: A heavy tummy, restless sleep, and waking up with a yuck feeling. That happened to me twice last week! The difference this time?I’d been journaling daily. I noticed the patterns, made a few small adjustments and the rest of the week went much better. Then the weekend arrived…And yes I found myself being lenient again, followed by the same icky feeling. This week is all about resettingI’m focusing on slowing down and returning to the basics of self-care:
Self-care isn’t about doing moreIt’s about giving yourself permission to do less to make space for what truly matters. I love this quote from James Clear: “It is common to think about what you would like to accomplish. It is less common to think about what must be discarded to make space for your new endeavors. The time must come from somewhere. What do you need to give up to make space for what you would like to achieve?” With care, Rouba P.S: Your turn: what will you be giving up this week to make space for more rest? |
Rouba Chalabi
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