Sometimes you let really silly things get to you. I know it’s easier said than done, but try. Try not to let what someone else says or thinks bother you. It’s just noise. It can’t hurt you, and it doesn’t change that you do and give your best every single day. {Photo Credit}

Realize that when other people are being mean, rude, or irrational it usually has nothing to do with you and everything to do with them or what is going on in their life. Try to take the high road, be as compassionate as you can be, smile and be quiet, and then move forward. (No one needs to know that you flip off your computer screen or are strining curse word after curse word together in your head during these situations.)

Don’t underestimate the power of girl time. Even though you don’t get quite as much as you would like these days it does wonders for your soul and helps carry you through. With all the girl time you’re racking up this month, your soul should be good for awhile. Be thankful for your friends who are rockstars and always there for you, no matter what.

Do allow yourself to make frozen pizza once a week for you and Knight. You love to cook and try new recipes, we know this, but at the same time, it’s awesome to have a night of “cheater” dinner, that allows you to relax and space out a little bit. Do make sure that you allow yourself time to workout and write: those are two things that always ground and center you, so don’t forget about them. Do allow yourself a really ridiculous chick littish book every once in awhile. With all the heavy reading you’ve been doing, you deserve some fluff!

Continue to enjoy what’s around you: you have done a great job at adjusting to the slower way of life in a small town and it does surprisingly suit you more than you thought. Let yoursel just sit and enjoy it more (easier said than done).

Remember how you loved to send snail mail? Get back to that. It’s so easy and brightens someones day so much. Get out those cards I know you have and get to writing even if it’s just a one-liner, it will still make someone smile.

And as per usual, don’t forget to smile, laugh as much as possible, cherish the little things, hugs Knight and the girls a little tighter each day, and be thankful for what’s in front of you because even on the most craptastic of days, it could always be worse.

What would your note to self say today?

 Don’t stop exercising, whatever you do. The changes that you’re seeing in a little less than two weeks? Totally worth it. Let’s also take time to appreciate the fact that you are sleeping 100% better than you were about a month ago. {Photo Credit}

This past week tested you a bit. You made it through. I’m glad you took some time out for yourself, reading, hanging with family, putting pen to paper and journaling it out. It wasn’t bad by any means, just some unexpected news that left you a little bit at a loss for what to do next. It’s ok to not have all the answers, to figure things out as you go. It’s ok to not have every single second of your life planned, or not have a back-up plan. These things work out.

Earlier this week you spent sometime going through card boxes, you know, the ones where you save every single card and note and letter you’ve ever been sent? These boxes went back about four years. Talk about a trip down memory lane. You discovered that you’re pretty much obsessed with saving all things related to weddings: save the dates, wedding invitations, bridal shower invites and even the rehearsal dinner invites. You also decided that you’re going to keep that “tradition” alive, as inadvertent as it may have been. Big kudos to you, however, for taking four boxes of cards and etc., and condensing them into one. Feels good to lighten the load a bit before the move, doesn’t it?

You’ve been a lot better at connecting with friends near and far lately; stay on it. It’s so lovely to have hour-long conversations or giggles over happy hour drinks. You’ve been good about making plans with friends in your soon-to-be-new-home as well. No matter how crazy or busy life gets in the next few months, and I’m sure it will, don’t let up on that. Sometimes you forget things like people’s birthdays, anniversaries… get that calendar of yours up-to-date, check it twice, and send out those cards and texts. Your friends will appreciate it.  

Read more. Take naps in the afternoon if you can. Cuddle up with Jack. Give Knight big hugs. Remember every moment of the journey you’re about to embark on. Don’t give up. Continue to take the high road. Allow yourself to cry every once in awhile; there is no point in holding it in. Smile. Love with all your heart.

Any notes that you want to share with yourself today?