I have been in a bit of a slump lately. There have been times when all the big life changes I am experiencing have gotten the best of me. My self-care routines have been inconsistent. And the inconsistency makes them harder to pick back up again. I am reminded that sometimes it is hardest to do the things we need the most. The tasks, the routines become intimidating. Why try to build back up the motivation if I am just going to lose it again next week?
However, when I do find the space to return to my self-care practices (such as meditation, morning pages, creative projects), I am reminded how much I really do need them. I am reminded how these practices keep me healthy and sane when everything around me seems to be in flux.
So, I have resolved to experiment and figure out a way to return to my consistent, daily practices. I will share with you what I learned in the process and the solution that is currently working for me right now.
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