it may be difficult to default to this at first.
it may not be the smoothest transition you’ve experienced.
it may cause some second guessing + it may have you asking yourself “why do I have to do this?”
+ that’s the thing, you don’t have to do anything.
this action, however, is foundational in leading a life filled with all the things you want to experience on a regular basis.
today, lead with love.
first, start by loving on yourself.
the love you give can be as subtle as giving your a big ole stretch, roll your shoulders back, + unclenching your jaw.
it can be as simple as taking a few deep, meaningful breaths in + out to relax + reset.
it can be as literal as giving yourself a hug or a pat on your back for being none other than yourself.
give yourself the love you deserve, fam.
what better way to practice loving others than by showing yourself love?
practice smiling at yourself in the mirror,
giving yourself compliments,
allowing yourself room to explore your feelings,
+
forgiving yourself when you flub.
leading with love takes practice, it takes discipline, + it takes intention.
who you were then isn’t who you are now.
before, you may have been quick to go for the jugular + deliver painful words or partake in painful actions to “humble” someone.
now, you know there’s a different path available to you + there are benefits to taking that path.
weigh your options + decide, today, whether leading with love is worth the joy, the peace of mind, + the overall connectedness it brings.
you may discover that it’s what you’ve needed all along.
be you, be dope!
Phylicia Sadsarin
Mindset Coach
journal prompt(s) for today:
do you take the actions of others personally?
if so, what thoughts go through your head when a personal attack takes place? what else can be true about that person in that moment (regarding their own personal issues)?
if you don’t know for sure what this person is going through + you know this person intimately, are you willing to ask?
why, when someone ruffles our feathers, is it easier to attempt to ruffle theirs back than it is to give them space to work their own shit out?
there’s no right or wrong in this so answer as freely as you can to really get to the depths of your own thinking.