1. You Matter. Your worth is not in question. Let me say it again-your worth is not in question. You, exactly as you are, are significant. Not after you lose those "last five pounds", not after you get the best grades, not after you have the best career, or whatever it may be. Right now. You were created on purpose. You don’t have to prove anything. You are a unique, amazing individual. You are loved. You have so much value, friend. 2. You are strong. No matter what you are walking through, you are strong. Hurting does not make you weak. Needing help does not make you weak. Sometimes healing happens in baby steps, and that's okay. You are stronger than you realize. Keep going. 3. You deserve steady, safe love. You deserve love that is consistent and kind. You deserve love that is reciprocal. You deserve to be treated well, and you deserve to be pursued. You deserve love that is gentle and steady. And others in your life deserve that same kind of love from you. 4. Take good care of yourself. Look, one consistent thing I’ve learned in nursing school is the damage that stress does to our bodies and minds. Of course, we can’t stop stress from occurring in our life, but we can change how we respond to it. Make time for things that are good for your soul. Get coffee with that friend. Go for a walk. Slow down. Spend some time outside. Go to a museum. Pet a dog :). Cook your favorite meal. Watch your favorite movie. Read a good book. And for goodness sake, get enough sleep. 5. Find joy in this season of your life. Even if you feel stuck or discontent. Even if it’s hard. I promise that there is still joy. A season is just that- a season. Meaning it doesn’t last forever. There is beauty around you to be noticed, and there are people around you to be loved. Seek them out and love them well. Write out a list of things that you are grateful for. Let other people in. Listen to them and encourage them. Let them do the same for you. Even if this is a very heavy season for you, all is not dark. It is okay to feel pain, but the pain does not define you. We’re all struggling sometimes, but we don’t have to do it alone.
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