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Life isn't all about ticking boxes.

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Jax Blunt
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Something I need to remember. Just because I haven’t managed to do everything perfectly is no reason to stall or give up.

I got a pep talk today from Wendy at mutusystem. I’ve got myself into a state, looping round and round week one of the system and not moving on. But now I have a plan, my running is set to be revitalised, and I turned hanging the washing out into a mini circuit training session, complete with squats and stretches.

Hey, it’s exercise. It all counts. And I might not be wearing my beautiful dress this weekend, but I will wear it soon.

How have you been kind to yourself today?

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5 responses to “Life isn't all about ticking boxes.”

  1. Hannah F avatar
    Hannah F

    “Just because I haven’t managed to do everything perfectly is no reason to stall or give up.” Thank you, thank you, thank you, that was the thing I needed to hear which will make me stop stressing and do what I need to do, which is go to bed and get some sleep. And tomorrow I will just do what I can, imperfectly. I can’t do any more now, I am exhausted. It’s been quite a week, and we have violin lessons ridiculously early in the morning.
    How have you been kind to yourself today?

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  2. Hannah F avatar
    Hannah F

    Sorry, posted too soon… was going to say “How have you been kind to yourself today?” Well, I’m not sure I have, but I’m about to by getting off facebook and going to bed now:)

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    1. Jax avatar
      Jax

      Sounds like a good start. Glad to be of assistance.

      Reply
  3. Midlife Singlemum avatar
    Midlife Singlemum

    Sometimes my problem is being too kind to myself instead of getting anything done. I need to find the balance.

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    1. Jax avatar
      Jax

      Balance is always the most difficult bit I think.

      Reply

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