Another thing that has helped me is diving deeper into who I am in Christ, and realizing how significant I am to God. There are still actions that I’ve needed to take, but I’ve done them prayerfully - realizing that each one I put into practice is getting me closer to appreciating and affirming the person God made me to be.
It’s okay if you’re not the fullest version of yourself right now.
Maybe life has really knocked you down and you’re not sure how to get up.
It’s possible that you’ve been down for awhile and are slowly moving forward.
Maybe you’ve realized that you can’t be everything for everyone and you’re trying to set better boundaries.
Maybe you’re in a season of grief - from the loss of a loved one to the loss of abilities, jobs, dreams, etc.
Maybe you’re at odds with your body - you struggle with weight, skin issues, body composition, etc.
Well friend, it might be time for you to learn how to rest.
Sometimes one of the best things we can do for ourselves when we’re struggling is to take a break.
Grab coffee with a friend.
Take a bath.
Say “no” to something.
(say “yes” to something).
Go for a walk.
Sign up for a class.
Meet with a counselor.
Spend some time in prayer.
A lot of us when we think of “rest” imagine laying on the couch, zoning out in front of the TV (don’t get me wrong, I LOVE a good movie/TV night!)
But “resting” isn’t passive, and sometimes what is most restful to us requires action.
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