Reminders

I want to remind myself often that I am human, that I make mistakes - and that's okay. This list will continue to grow as I add things I want to keep handy for review.

It's important to be vulnerable
to live in my truth
to show up as I am
​and own my story.

When hurt, its easy to use the vulnerability of people I love against them.  

​If I behave out of line, admit it quickly and emphatically. 

​To experience joy I need to practice:
gratitude
empathy
trust
inclusivity 
diversity
equity
​tolerance and more

Remember to ask only for what I need and offer what I can.

Is my stuff a scab or a scar?​  If it's a scab - I need to work on it to allow it to heal.  Don't let the scabs pile up.

​Self Care involves
doing a joyful thing just for the hell of it!
Have I been taking time daily for self care?

Mindfulness is active attention to the present,
observing thoughts and feelings without judgement.  Am I living in the moment?

When someone triggers me emotionally, ride the wave!
Sit quietly.
What am I feeling?  Come back to the present!
What's the story I'm telling yourself?