If You Need to Hear Some Encouragement Today...

Hi folks! It's been quite a bit of time since I last wrote something for you. So, I wanted to share some love and care with you all today. Here are some short messages I wrote recently. I hope it will bring you some comfort in whatever you might be going through right now.

You are amazing. No matter what anyone has said to you, no matter who has hurt you or made you feel less than, you are always whole. You have so much potential and worth just by living and being here. I am certain that you have made at least one person smile in your life, whether you knew it or not, and that is a huge accomplishment in itself. Even just getting up in the morning is something to be proud of. Sometimes this big world can feel really heavy and difficult to navigate, but you are doing so well. You are such a shining star and I am happy to share this Earth with you.

There is so much positivity you are capable of bringing into the world, so never give up! Don't get discouraged. Sometimes our dreams feel so big, so far away, and it can really drain us of motivation and care. But know that even when you feel like you won't succeed, there is still a chance to do so! Every day is a new opportunity to make some type of progress, big or small.

On the topics of motivation and knowing your potential and worth, make sure to know when to let go of things that might be weighing you down. You deserve more than to feel drained or defeated. Believe me, you really do deserve better than that!

I learned the hard way how defeating it can be to give, and give, and give to someone who doesn't care as much as they should to do the same for you. It can be really disheartening to share so much of your time and energy and feel like it's not even appreciated. And I know that sometimes it can be really difficult to separate yourself from things and people who take without giving back, but it's important to make space for yourself and your heart too. You are important and no one should be taking so much of your time and resources that you don't have enough left for yourself! Take care of yourself so you can also take care of others. It shouldn't be one or the other! I know first hand what it's like to feel like a supporting character in your own life, and you should never feel that way. Make yourself a priority, too.

That also goes for spreading yourself too thin. Whether it be for work or even a hobby, it is important to do your best, but make sure that you give yourself some breathing room too! Think about whether or not something you are putting so much energy into is worth it. Is what you gain from the experience greater than or equal to all the effort you put in? If not, adjust your investment a bit!

Overall, one thing that I've found really helps me is to hold onto the good moments. If something positive happens in your life, even something as small as not missing the bus or getting a cup of coffee, hold it in your mind for half a minute or so and it will really help the happiness you felt in that moment stick with you too. Try it out and let me know how it goes!

I hope that some of this helped you feel a little less stressed today, and that your day today is as beautiful as you are.