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When was the last time you did something so unashamedly and uniquely you? When was the last time you didn’t care about what others thought, or if it was weird? Go be your unique, quirky, weird self today. Start small, start little. Reclaim your uniqueness❤️

Yeah, it’s a pretty brave thing to choose to not do it all. . To do what your love regardless of recognition, fame, or wealth . To not take the promotion that you really don’t think you will enjoy . To not commit to 7 days in the gym or a total diet overhaul . To do something for fun and not expect to be good at it . To let go of a career to raise your kids . There is a time and a place to grind, sacrifice, and hustle but that story is shoved in our faces all the time. . There is also a time to say “ehhh I am good right where I am, thanks” . What is an aspect of your life that you are “giving up the grind” in attempt to find balance? (I’ll start! Check the comments!!)

Being happy. A reasonable and worthwhile goal, am I right? 🤷🏻‍♀️ . The struggle is that we typically have numbed out our happiness and joy because we were trying to numb out uncomfortable feelings like anger, grief, and sorrow. Loosing the joy was an unintentional consequence for trying to avoid pain. . So how do we get “the happy” back? We stop numbing. . Which means we have to start feeling things again, even the ugly things. . Just a reminder today for those who are doing the tough stuff... going though the tears and feelings with the goal of happiness. This is normal. This is part of the process. . You don’t get to pick and choose which emotions to feel. Embrace them all, even the ugly ones because the beautiful ones will mean so much more when you do. . May you find some peace and rest this weekend❤️🙏🏼

Hey guys! There is a bunch of new folks here, so I want to say hi! (And show you the human behind this account) . My name is Ashley. I am pretty much a nomad from the south/Midwest living in Miami Florida. (Which is why you will see beach photos year round but also hear the consistent use of the words “y’all” and “folks”. . I started this account because I want to bring therapy tools out of the office and to the masses. Obviously it’s not that same as therapy, but if you want that too and live in Florida... message me! . I’m a mom, wife of a soccer coach, blogger for @miamimomsblog , yoga enthusiast, and love to garden. I also love to travel.. this pic was taken in front of a castle in Quebec City! 😍 . I want to get to know you!What do you do? What are your passionate about?

There are 3 types of people when it comes to mind body connection: 1) you have a healthy relationship with your body 2) you have a toxic and nasty relationship with your body 3) you have no idea what the heck I am talking about. . This post is for all 3 types so listen up!😂 . Western medicine and psychology is finally coming around to a Eastern concept that our minds and bodies are connected, meaning our physical self impacts our mental self. (And to this I say Amen! It’s about time!) . But practically talking about a “relationship with your body” is a really foreign hippie concept to most people. . A relationship with your body simply means you can listen to what it is saying (metaphorically) and that you have respect for it. Itdoes NOT mean that you have a to be perfectly proud of your reflection everyday. It just means there is some acknowledgement that your body works really freaking hard for you , all the time. . It takes TIME and PRACTICE to reconnect with your body. Why? Because this concept of new. Western medicine has raised us to ignore our bodies. Ignore your hunger if you want to loose weight. Feel sick? The doctor has the ultimate knowledge to your ailments. Use substances to make your body feel a certain way. It’s been engrained in our culture to ignore our body. . it’s not your fault. . “Great concept but how do I even start this process?” . Here is where you begin. This post has tools to begin LISTENING to your body. It’s a way of simply telling your body, okay, I hear you. Nothing more, nothing less. . Some of them sound silly, like going pee when you need to pee... but seriously how many of us tell our bodies “Not now! I am too busy” ? 😬😂 . Listening and responding builds respect and respect is the foundation of a healthy relationship. . How do you listen to your body throughout the day??

SOAP BOX WARNING 💆‍♀️📦. Self care is NOT a quick fix, it’s not for the super wealthy privileged who can afford spa days and exotic yoga retreats. Cucumbers on your eye balls will not fix your life. . God bless, I am so happy that self care is becoming mainstream, cool, and trendy. I am not happy when I see wellness professionals adding to the misleading information about self care. . Self care is 99% SUPER BORING: Self care is brushing your teeth every night before bed. Self care is turning your phone off during a date. Self care is clearing your schedule to do laundry and go to the grocery store because you need to get organized. Self care is listening to what your body needs and having the courage to respond. . It’s okay if you can’t afford what people tell you need for “self care”. Because self care is also setting budgets and sticking to them... so ✊ . (Stepping off SOAP box 📦) 😂 Have a lovely weekend 😂 . I can’t be alone in this one, throw me your favorite self care stereotypes in a comment! 😂

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