[tootiredtoquit]

This gave me a boost.

My version of “showing up” looked different today.

I straightened and dusted off a set of shelves that were cluttered. Instead of scrolling on Facebook, I unsubscribed from a bunch of emails I usually ignore. And then I treated myself to a couple chapters from a new book, in a cozy chair I almost never sit in.

It was more than I could do yesterday and it felt like I was choosing to tend to myself today.

Anyone else deciding to fill their time with small acts of compassion?

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[tootiredtoquit]

Most days it’s hard to point to one thing and say, “That’s what drained me.” It’s usually smaller stuff that slips by until I suddenly feel fried.

Like doing chores I usually enjoy but with the news on in the background. I find that if I turn off the news and put on some soft music I feel like I am cutting out some unneeded stress. <br data-start=”707″ data-end=”710″> Or spending ten minutes on Facebook for a quick break that turns into an hour of scrolling and feeling worse than when I started. (how does that always happen? haha)

None of it feels like a big deal. But by the end of the day I am realizing these moments add up and matter. Just noticing helped more than I expected.