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The twenty seventh of May 2019

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Comparison is the thief of joy.

Looking around it may seem like some people just have it better than you. They may appear to be more accomplished, have more things or even enjoy more happiness than you do. Judging yourself against the lives of others only harms you. You never know what cobwebs might be hanging behind someone’s gleaming smile or job promotion. Everyone struggles, everyone has their own stories to tell, and comparing yourself to what might appear to be brighter, bigger or better than you is completely unproductive. Be proud of yourself, your story and your accomplishments AND have joy for others, knowing that you will never know their full story. Everyone deserves contentment, give yourself the gift of liberating yourself of jealousy and comparison.

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Imagine in a world where you accept your own amazingness AND the amazingness of others.

The twenty sixth of May 2019

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Never leave for tomorrow what could be done today is usually a sage piece of advice; however, once in awhile, it is ok to leave the sink with some dishes, the floor with some laundry, or boring chores for the next day if something more pressing comes up first. That can even include allowing yourself adequate rest!

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Don’t worry, it will get done, always prioritize yourself.

The twenty fifth of May 2019

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Spend some time this holiday weekend outdoors. The weather is lovely a sunshine is good for your physical and mental health – plus, at least in the UK and US, it’s a long weekend! Enjoy the time, you deserve a break and some fun!

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Long weekends are perfect for hangouts.

The twentieth of May 2019

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Everything has to come to an end sometimes. The closing of one chapter, or the end of a beloved television series just opens up the world to new, and probably better possibilities.

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Be kind, you can share your enthusiasm without giving away the end. 

The seventeenth of May 2019

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Sometimes, the world is a very challenging place. Make sure to be extra kind to yourself when the going gets tough.

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The truly tough take some time for self care before, during and after the “getting going” bit.

The sixteenth of May 2019

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Sometimes, the best strategy is to detach yourself from the gratification of achievement, but focus on the benefits of the work itself. If you focus too much on the end result, you might miss something amazing along the way.

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It is ok if it takes awhile to complete a goal – enjoy the adventure!

The fifteenth of May 2019

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Isn’t is amazing that compassion for others is a major theme of every major world religion? Everyone, no matter what choices or circumstances they have in life, experiences suffering. Not only is compassion featured prominently as a way to be in the world across all religions, but there is an evolutionary component. When we experience compassion, our hormones secrete oxytocin in parts of our brain activating our pleasure centres. I’m not going to promote a specific religion – or lack thereof – I’m just saying that we suffer far less when we are willing to suffer together.

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Live compassionately and spread joy.

The thirteenth of May 2019

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Press on and persevere – don’t worry, the view from the top is worth the struggle.

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Resilience can be as simple as taking a step forward.

 

The eleventh of May 2019

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If you ever find yourself wondering what the best solution to a problem is, the answer is to do whatever is kindest. You can never go wrong when you choose to be kind.

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Kindness is a sustainable form of joy.