Today Has Been Hard...

Field by the Wisdom Trail over at The Chapel Of Sacred Mirrors in Wappingers Falls, NY

Today has been hard. I didn't want to get out of bed and felt overwhelmed by a lot of things. I was up early and decided to go back to bed. I got a little extra sleep. I needed it! After breakfast, I cleaned out the fridge and went grocery shopping. I even walked the Wisdom Trail with my son this afternoon (see photo).

I tuned into my needs the best I could. There were challenging moments and times I needed to set some firm boundaries. There is food prep I would like to tonight to make the rest of my week easier. I might just save that for tomorrow. I also want to get back into crocheting. There is an easy pattern for a bag I want to make. Maybe instead of food prep, I will just relax and have fun doing that (or something else to relax). I made a vegetable soup in the crock pot yesterday. I think that's what's going to be for dinner tonight.

I wanted to post a different type of post today for the blog challenge, but I just didn't have it in me. I'm proud of myself for showing up anyway. Sometimes our days don't go as planned. Life can be difficult and overwhelming at times. I share more about this in my first blog post for this months challenge. You can check it out here.

I am proud of how I did show up today and accomplished what I had. I even didn't skip out on a blog post for this month's challenge. Priotizing what is necessary and being gentle with myself is important self-care. How are you taking care of youself today?

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Jennifer Shlomovich is a Plant-Powered Lifestyle-Educator on a mission to help others improve their health by eating more plants. Jennifer is also passionate about educating others about the realities of animal agriculture and how embodying a vegan lifestyle is a beautiful experience. As the only vegan in her household, she knows firsthand how challenging it can be to stay true to your values when the people around you aren’t on the same path. For years, she put everyone else’s needs ahead of her own, but through her journey, she discovered the power of setting boundaries, living by her values, and confidently prioritizing her well-being. On her YouTube channel, The Confident Vegan, she shares inspiring interviews, practical tips, and empowering conversations about what it really means to live in alignment with your values. She is also the co-host of That Vegan Morning Show with Kimberly Winters of the Did You Bring The Hummus podcast.