Simplify For Joy #6: Choose Your Mantra
Can you believe that we're still sticking to our New Year's Resolution? #Stumped
Erica believes that choosing a mantra/intention for the week is another good way to simplify your life. We agree.
Actually, if you've been following our journey, you already know about the Monday Morning Cups of Joy we started sharing last year. You're more than welcome to go back and check them out for inspiration, but be sure to pick something that fits what you're going through and what you need to do to trim down your life to something more simple.
If you need more help finding your mantra, BabeVibes' PepTalk Generator is fantastic! Here are a few examples:
- You're stuck with yourself, but you're all you need.
"It's ok to get thrown off, to let life roast you like a hot parked car. You’re not stuck. It’s ok to pursue your dreams with a hunger that makes people uncomfortable. It’s ok to fail at those dreams. Like, operatically fail and end up penniless, in your hometown watching House Hunters International all day. Did those dicks on House Hunters ever lay it all out like you did? All they did was demand more space for ‘entertaining’, as though that’s even a real thing. It’s ok to prioritize security. Instability — emotional, financial — isn’t what makes you creative or interesting. You’re stuck with yourself, but you’re all you need." [Evie Ebert]
"It's ok to get thrown off, to let life roast you like a hot parked car. You’re not stuck. It’s ok to pursue your dreams with a hunger that makes people uncomfortable. It’s ok to fail at those dreams. Like, operatically fail and end up penniless, in your hometown watching House Hunters International all day. Did those dicks on House Hunters ever lay it all out like you did? All they did was demand more space for ‘entertaining’, as though that’s even a real thing. It’s ok to prioritize security. Instability — emotional, financial — isn’t what makes you creative or interesting. You’re stuck with yourself, but you’re all you need." [Evie Ebert]
- Baby Steps
"Baby steps. If they were good enough for Bob Wiley, they're good enough for you. How many more times are you going to be completely punked by perfectionism? If you're paralyzed by fear, hearing whispers of self-defeat whenever you start anything, then it's time to turn on your heels and kick Fear in the teeth. You'll make mistakes, you'll look stupid, and you'll survive all of it! More importantly, you will learn, grow, and impact. But only if you move. You’re allowed to be afraid for like 8 minutes, but then you gotta haul some arse. Get up, put words on the page, commit, and conquer." [Miniature Missy]
- You are not a guest, you own the space around your body.
"You are not a guest, you own the space around your body. Do not hold your breath for anyone. Show up for yourself, make those who claim to love you, show up just as well. You are not a mountain for a man to climb. I love you." [Kara Haupt]
"Baby steps. If they were good enough for Bob Wiley, they're good enough for you. How many more times are you going to be completely punked by perfectionism? If you're paralyzed by fear, hearing whispers of self-defeat whenever you start anything, then it's time to turn on your heels and kick Fear in the teeth. You'll make mistakes, you'll look stupid, and you'll survive all of it! More importantly, you will learn, grow, and impact. But only if you move. You’re allowed to be afraid for like 8 minutes, but then you gotta haul some arse. Get up, put words on the page, commit, and conquer." [Miniature Missy]
"You are not a guest, you own the space around your body. Do not hold your breath for anyone. Show up for yourself, make those who claim to love you, show up just as well. You are not a mountain for a man to climb. I love you." [Kara Haupt]
We're such suckers for a good quote. Marli's kitchen pantry door is where she writes down her favourites. I keep mine on Pinterest and Goodreads. Do you "hoard" them too, or do you think it's unoriginal to echo others' voices?
*What’s This?
Every week through 2017, we'll attempt one of Erica Layne's 52 Obtainable Ways to Simplify Your Life. For more info, you can read our introductory post here.
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