IntentionallyMeBrie

I’m supposed to be doing homework right now, but I decided to write before heading to bed. I’m unsure what I will title this writing, but I wanted to get some words onto paper. This week has been challenging and somewhat depleting, but nothing too serious that I can’t overcome. Let me expand on why I said this week was challenging and somewhat depleting; I ‘wasn’t caring for myself the way I should have this week. Of course! I kept my routine of rising early for the gym, but let’s be honest, I also wasn’t setting firm boundaries on when I needed to step away from my computer and go out for fresh air; I sort of “powered through,”

Nonetheless, I recognize my “bad habits,” so I journaled, and made a promise to myself that I would take care of myself, truly. What does that mean? Honestly, taking care of myself is going to change daily depending on what my needs are. I believe in the awareness that I need care in moments of frustration, sadness, anger, or whatever it is. And when I say care… I don’t mean binge-watching Netflix (sidenote: I don’t think there’s any harm in this occasionally). Care is being gentle with myself, listening to soft jazz while I relax on my couch, making hot tea, running a bath, or even putting on my diffuser with some lavender oils. To me, all those things are caring and gentle.

I also want to speak about the moments of joy I experienced this week so you all know my week wasn’t all bad. (laughs): enjoying my healthy homemade green juice and walking after the rain. I will close my writing and say this: I know life is hard, especially right now. We oftentimes power through because we don’t think we deserve or need rest, but I would like to say this… It’s okay not to power through and just to take time to relax.

Until next time.

With hope,

Brie.