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But its all the more reason to take very intentional steps to feel good.
Nolan Pelletier
You might not feel your best.
You might not even feel great.
But you’ve got the option to, maybe, feel a little bit better.
Nolan Pelletier
And for 2024 that might be enough.
Feeling better physically
Theyre a lot harder to cancel once your calendar is stacked!
If youve been meaning to start therapy, nows the time to explore your options.
And you might as well get your next haircut on the books too.Alisa Hrustic
Frequent headaches?
In other words, the darker your nights, the brighter your mornings.
Or, ideally, just get a backpack.
Nolan Pelletier
Looking after your physical well-being isnt self-indulgence.
every time you check a box.
In actuality, boundaries are something you enforce on yourself, not on those around you.
but one thing thats pretty much always good for your bodyandmind is to take a shower.
Even for two minutes.
Because youwillactually feel bettereven if only a little bit.
Going for strolls in your neighborhood park (without your headphones!
every day to sit in silence.
(Also, 20 minutes is way too much if youre new to this!)
You might have simply had a particularly good week or just werent in the mood to talk.
This mindset can change your life in two ways.
But remember: Its not your bodyits the clothes!
And more importantly,everyonedeserves to be treated with dignity, regardless of their weight.
Weve gottons of great readingon this topic to help you get started.
Think of it as happy homework.
(I actually did those last two!)
Everything counts, and youll likely pick something up.
Classes/meet-up groups are a great way to find new friends too!
People usually like ice cream sundaes because theyre tasty and fun.
And its totally fine if your space isnt a public one.
And dont beat yourself up if you oughta do less during hectic or difficult times in your life!
A much kinder strategy?
Youll be right backyoure going to go for a run!
Set a reminder to regularlyunhunch your shouldersthroughout the day.
Instead, consider an anything-goes twist on a hot-girl walk.
It doesnt have to be fast and it doesnt have to be far.
Thats all great, but theres something to be said about just being together.
Cook, take a walk together, watch TV together, or just lounge around.
The same holds true for customer service reps when calls arent going your way.
Youll end up feeling self-righteous at best, but that isnt the same as feeling good.
Summon the self-respect (and respect for the other person!)
to pursue a life that suits you better, and that you like more than just halfway.
Youll feel so capable and relieved.
Its a daunting task, but you dont need to reinvent the wheel.
Theres a better, healthier way!
Not just what would taste the best, but what wouldfeelthe best overall.
Then stick to it.
And while youre at it, stop wearing uncomfortable shoes while youre out in the world.
