“The truth is, we all fall down. We all mess up and make mistakes and do and say the wrong things sometimes. But the beauty is in the recovery. It’s in the way you handle yourself as you pick up the pieces.”
– emily ley
7:00am ET, July 8, 2021
(PSA there will be not be 7am Style tomorrow)
This morning:
Today, I got out of bed a little bit later which felt nice. I was going to journal, but truthfully I wasn’t feeling it, which is completely fine! I woke up craving laughter, so I kept thinking about my best friend who I’ll be seeing this weekend, our fun, and our friendship. It made me so happy. So, after a hot shower, I kind of just sat in the sweet morning silence, by the window with my cup of coffee. Then, I threw on my new favorite dress and sat down to blurb. I am really feeling this slower morning, so I think I’ll take a leisurely walk around the block before work.
Today’s outfit:
Floral smocked dress ( in xl- if in-between size down), linen sandals
This is my absolute dream dress. For anyone who loves the smocked look but has proportion concerns,
it comes in regular and plus.
Today’s to-do:
Work from 8:30-6, of course. I’m going to take my lunch break in the courtyard today with Andrew. It’s nice how it’s part of our building, so I can sit on the benches and get fresh air for a few minutes without feeling like I have to “leave home.” I’m so excited because tonight Carly and I are having a dinner date and a sleepover at her house complete with a pajama movie night. Just our speed!
Today’s intention:
Process when it feels right. Whether we’re happy or we’re down, I think it’s incredibly important that we process our feelings and work through them in real time. Something I’ve learned, however, is that for me there is a difference between genuinely feeling my feelings and forcing myself to do the work when it doesn’t feel authentic. Forced processing because we feel like we have to, kind of reminds me of forced positivity. Both positivity and processing are necessary for our mental health and well-being, but when they aren’t genuine, the true intention and impact of both may not come to fruition at all. I find it healthy to process regardless of if I’m happy, sad, excited, neutral or whatever! It doesn’t suggest you’re unhappy if you want to learn about what makes you feel certain ways. It just makes you your own friend and someone you want to get to know better. I just find balance is key for me!
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