how many times have you caught yourself so immersed in the moment + having the time of your life —
laughing + all joyous + smiley —
only to find yourself later questioning whether or not you should have enjoyed it.
you may catch yourself saying phrases like:
“i’m over here acting like i don’t have responsibilities when i should be working.”
“how in the world can i even remotely think about having a good time with my friends right now when i have xyz to do later?”
“i laughed way too hard at that joke. i need to focus.”
or better yet, you see someone else having a good time + you start questioning + commenting on why they are so giddy + carefree.
“all they do is laugh all day while i’m over here getting the work done.”
“look at them! thinkin’ everything is a joke!”
“it’s all fun + games right now, but wait until you’re an adult with real responsibilities.”
“all that playing you’re doing — i’ll give you something to play about!”
full stop on the criticism ✋🏾
give yourself + give others space to breathe + be, fam.
free yourself from your own judgements + allow yourself to be fully in the moment.
laugh hard
dance like no one’s watching
smile just because
hum a tune, hold your ear + use your finger for voice control
having a good time doesn’t have to be crime, sis.
do what makes your heart smile + be unapologetic about having a good time!
in case you forgot, you’re alive.
take in the moments + experience life.
be you, be dope!
Phylicia Sadsarin
Mindset Coach
journal prompt(s) for today:
what was your outward expression of joy today?