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✌️ weeks until @the_atelier_collective Beyond

✌️ weeks until @the_atelier_collective Beyond 2020 and I can't freakin wait⁠⠀
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in TWO weeks I'll be uniting with ambitious women from all over the world with a collective pursuit to THRIVE in 2020⁠⠀
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I attended my first conference, the first ever Atelier Collective, before I would have uttered the word 'business woman' next to my name. I've continued to attend for a few reasons:⁠⠀
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* each and every time I leave inspired and more connected to my own ambition⁠⠀
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* I am always in awe of the incredible ambition of the women you share their knowledge and experience on stage - Beyond 2020 welcomes speakers like⁠⠀
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@glennondoyle ⁠⠀
@mindykaling ⁠⠀
@komalminhas and ⁠⠀
@sarahelizabethlewis1 ⁠⠀
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🤯⁠⠀
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* no two conferences have EVER been the same and in a year of immense change, @the_atelier_collective continues to support women in business to refocus and THRIVE⁠⠀
⁠⠀
* @the_atelier_collective shows an unwavering support for female-led businesses and the TWO experiences boxes you'll receive with a VIP ticket are full of amazing goodies from female entrepreneurs. ⁠⠀
⁠⠀
Not only will there been game changing learning at Beyond 2020 but there's a freakin epic HOLIDAY party ⁠⠀
⁠⠀
Beyond 2020 will have ✌️ tracks: ⁠⠀
one for tenacious entrepreneurs who are looking to expand their business in a year of significant change and one for ambitious women in careers who are looking to climb and adapt to the new work environment; OR you can toggle between both!!⁠⠀
⁠⠀
Can't make it Nov 12? NO WORRIES! You will get a 60 day replay!!⁠⠀
⠀
Want a ticket? Click the link in my bio to snag one!!⠀
⁠⠀
2020 has been a year. And we all need connection with other ambitious women like never before. ⁠⠀
⁠⠀
⁠⠀
#theateliercollective⁠⠀
#ambitiouswomen⁠⠀
#womeninbiz⁠⠀
#womeninbusiness⁠⠀

tell me you don’t hear Amy Poehler and Maya Rudo

tell me you don’t hear Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph every time you head ‘sweater weather’ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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next week I transition back to working outside my house which means putting on real pants and part of me is going to miss my oversized sweater and legging heavy wardrobe - a bigger part of me is excited ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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if you’ve been around for awhile you’ll know I’m a teacher by trade but haven’t taught in 8 years. Next week I step back into a classroom for the first time⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This hasn’t been my strength in the past - I second guess myself a lot ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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so when making big life decisions I was riddled with anxiety and desperately trying to see exactly what was coming next to avoid failure ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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in what is easily the riskiest move I’ve made in my adult life I felt at ease ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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don’t get my wrong, those anxious thought have found their way in, but when they creep in I remind myself to trust myself and my intuition ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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and is there anything that an oversized sweater and coffee can’t fix? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#lifeonpurpose

vulnerability alert 😕
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quite honestly, sharing a not so glamorous shot of my not so flawless skin isn’t something I enjoy doing - does anyone?
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but I’m sharing for a few reasons
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1. I know I’m not the only adult woman wondering w t f is up with my skin, whose confidence takes a hit, and who would feel as vulnerable as I do sharing a similar photo
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2. I have a solution
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I’ve been battling it out with my skin for years, and as soon as I think I’ve got it figured out, I break out and I’m back to comparing myself to other women with beautiful skin
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I do believe that you are what you eat and good food is such an important part of the health of your skin but when you find yourself at a loss like me I also believe in calling in a expert
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I learned how to treat my hormonal acne through products that target my needs and secondary treatment options like a chemical peel when I had a skin consultation with @claraderma
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and let me tell you - the results speak on their own ➡️
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swipe to see what switching to @alumiermdcanada medical-grade products and one chemical peel has done for my skin
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have you been in my shoes??
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if you see yourself in my vulnerability sharing my hormonal acne plagued skin, book a consultation with @claraderma and learn how to treat your skin needs
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The best part - you don’t have to live locally to have a skin consultation with #claraderma
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@claraderma offers virtual skin consultations where you send a selfie and will receive product recommendations for your skin needs and @alumiermdcanada offers free shipping throughout Canada
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you know I am conscious of the products I use so you bet @alumiermd products are clean and environmentally conscious as well as effective
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link in bio to read about my experience

food for thought ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ the p

food for thought
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the past few months have been a true lesson in surrendering for me
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a lesson I fought to recognize the significance until it smacked me in the face
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one day I found myself having a good cry - you might recall that's normal for me when I'm on the brink of something big
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I cried until it felt good to stop, acknowledged the feelings that led me there, and then leaned into what I could control
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I accepted that my health, physically and mentally, comes first, that toxic energy no longer had a place in my mind, and that the journey isn't linear
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then I rested
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I've share before that I notion of 'work until you drop' is misleading, leaving no place for rest where I think the most growth occurs
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As women, we tend to forgot making time to rest when our plates our overflowing with responsibility
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I don't think rest needs to mean become a couch potato unless that's your thing
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I do think it means prioritizing time for yourself to grow, and to see the importance in that in your life
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As I take time to rest I find room to work
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Find virtue in making space for rest the same way we are praised for working hard
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Your wellbeing and productivity depend on valuing both
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Happy Monday, ladies
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#madeformorejoy
#giveyourselfgrace
#mondaymotivations

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and any moment where this sweet boy hugs me is a happy moment ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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only matched by when he hugs his sister ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#raisingtinyhumans ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#sharetheeverymom⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#thisismamahood

‘sleep is the best meditation’
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I’ve learned something about myself recently
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sleep is simply something I cannot sacrifice more of
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it’s essential
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there was a time I felt frustrated I didn’t do well with a casual, go with the flow kind of relationship with sleep - then I think about how I treat sleep for the kids
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I think we’ve done ourselves a disservice strengthening the belief that being successful means overworked and exhausted
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so here I am, unlearning that being successful means being overworked and finding success in the journey
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I’m not saying to throw out hard work and work ethic but to not sacrifice wellbeing to get there faster
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anyone else realizing that driving yourself into exhaustion by always being on is counterproductive?
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swipe to see other things I’ve let go of 🤣
ok, I’ll finish it eventually ...
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#youvegotthismama
#theslowdowncollective

just here for the boos 👻⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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confession: it’s an unpopular opinion but I am not a fan of Halloween⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Before having kids I honestly would dread it. I hated getting dressed up, and I hated how excited everyone else was about this nonsense 🤣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I’ve had a change of heart now that I’m not expected to put on a costume and found some decor that isn’t over the top ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#ontheblog I put together minimalist Halloween decor that:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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- won’t break the bank 💸 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You can download this print in the post. I printed it for 99 cents and replaced the everyday photo in the frame. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I added the 3D bats from amazon - look how far a Halloween hater like me has come ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Downloaded the print? Tag me and show me 🌱⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#minimlistdecor⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#canadianbloggers

6 years 🥂⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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bring on the ups, the downs, and everything in better ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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forever the best decision I’ve ever made and forever grateful for the life we’re building together ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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📸: @lovealwaysphoto⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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this sweet pink dress was made by Amelia’s great grandmother for her own daughter, Amelia great aunt ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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a special moment this thanksgiving was bringing flowers to Arthur’s grandmother and sharing with her that her great granddaughter was wearing the dress she made⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I know I’ll always remember her sweet smile in her pretty dress and hope we can pass it along another generation one day⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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also - when did she become a little lady 😭⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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and, is there anything more beautiful than rows upon rows of colourful flowers? this gorgeous backdrop of flowers is in the garden at @feederflowerfarm where we picked the most beautiful bouquets to bring to our grandmothers ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#holdthemoments

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✌️ weeks until @the_atelier_collective Beyond

✌️ weeks until @the_atelier_collective Beyond 2020 and I can't freakin wait⁠⠀
⁠⠀
in TWO weeks I'll be uniting with ambitious women from all over the world with a collective pursuit to THRIVE in 2020⁠⠀
⁠⠀
I attended my first conference, the first ever Atelier Collective, before I would have uttered the word 'business woman' next to my name. I've continued to attend for a few reasons:⁠⠀
⁠⠀
* each and every time I leave inspired and more connected to my own ambition⁠⠀
⁠⠀
* I am always in awe of the incredible ambition of the women you share their knowledge and experience on stage - Beyond 2020 welcomes speakers like⁠⠀
⁠⠀
@glennondoyle ⁠⠀
@mindykaling ⁠⠀
@komalminhas and ⁠⠀
@sarahelizabethlewis1 ⁠⠀
⁠⠀
🤯⁠⠀
⁠⠀
* no two conferences have EVER been the same and in a year of immense change, @the_atelier_collective continues to support women in business to refocus and THRIVE⁠⠀
⁠⠀
* @the_atelier_collective shows an unwavering support for female-led businesses and the TWO experiences boxes you'll receive with a VIP ticket are full of amazing goodies from female entrepreneurs. ⁠⠀
⁠⠀
Not only will there been game changing learning at Beyond 2020 but there's a freakin epic HOLIDAY party ⁠⠀
⁠⠀
Beyond 2020 will have ✌️ tracks: ⁠⠀
one for tenacious entrepreneurs who are looking to expand their business in a year of significant change and one for ambitious women in careers who are looking to climb and adapt to the new work environment; OR you can toggle between both!!⁠⠀
⁠⠀
Can't make it Nov 12? NO WORRIES! You will get a 60 day replay!!⁠⠀
⠀
Want a ticket? Click the link in my bio to snag one!!⠀
⁠⠀
2020 has been a year. And we all need connection with other ambitious women like never before. ⁠⠀
⁠⠀
⁠⠀
#theateliercollective⁠⠀
#ambitiouswomen⁠⠀
#womeninbiz⁠⠀
#womeninbusiness⁠⠀

tell me you don’t hear Amy Poehler and Maya Rudo

tell me you don’t hear Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph every time you head ‘sweater weather’ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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next week I transition back to working outside my house which means putting on real pants and part of me is going to miss my oversized sweater and legging heavy wardrobe - a bigger part of me is excited ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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if you’ve been around for awhile you’ll know I’m a teacher by trade but haven’t taught in 8 years. Next week I step back into a classroom for the first time⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I’m leaning into trusting my intuition ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This hasn’t been my strength in the past - I second guess myself a lot ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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so when making big life decisions I was riddled with anxiety and desperately trying to see exactly what was coming next to avoid failure ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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but, this time, I found a sense of calm ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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in what is easily the riskiest move I’ve made in my adult life I felt at ease ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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don’t get my wrong, those anxious thought have found their way in, but when they creep in I remind myself to trust myself and my intuition ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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and is there anything that an oversized sweater and coffee can’t fix? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#yougotthismama ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#lifeonpurpose

vulnerability alert 😕
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quite honestly, sharing a not so glamorous shot of my not so flawless skin isn’t something I enjoy doing - does anyone?
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but I’m sharing for a few reasons
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1. I know I’m not the only adult woman wondering w t f is up with my skin, whose confidence takes a hit, and who would feel as vulnerable as I do sharing a similar photo
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2. I have a solution
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I’ve been battling it out with my skin for years, and as soon as I think I’ve got it figured out, I break out and I’m back to comparing myself to other women with beautiful skin
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I do believe that you are what you eat and good food is such an important part of the health of your skin but when you find yourself at a loss like me I also believe in calling in a expert
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I learned how to treat my hormonal acne through products that target my needs and secondary treatment options like a chemical peel when I had a skin consultation with @claraderma
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and let me tell you - the results speak on their own ➡️
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swipe to see what switching to @alumiermdcanada medical-grade products and one chemical peel has done for my skin
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have you been in my shoes??
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if you see yourself in my vulnerability sharing my hormonal acne plagued skin, book a consultation with @claraderma and learn how to treat your skin needs
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The best part - you don’t have to live locally to have a skin consultation with #claraderma
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@claraderma offers virtual skin consultations where you send a selfie and will receive product recommendations for your skin needs and @alumiermdcanada offers free shipping throughout Canada
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you know I am conscious of the products I use so you bet @alumiermd products are clean and environmentally conscious as well as effective
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link in bio to read about my experience

food for thought ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ the p

food for thought
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the past few months have been a true lesson in surrendering for me
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a lesson I fought to recognize the significance until it smacked me in the face
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one day I found myself having a good cry - you might recall that's normal for me when I'm on the brink of something big
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I cried until it felt good to stop, acknowledged the feelings that led me there, and then leaned into what I could control
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I accepted that my health, physically and mentally, comes first, that toxic energy no longer had a place in my mind, and that the journey isn't linear
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then I rested
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I've share before that I notion of 'work until you drop' is misleading, leaving no place for rest where I think the most growth occurs
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As women, we tend to forgot making time to rest when our plates our overflowing with responsibility
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I don't think rest needs to mean become a couch potato unless that's your thing
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I do think it means prioritizing time for yourself to grow, and to see the importance in that in your life
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As I take time to rest I find room to work
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Find virtue in making space for rest the same way we are praised for working hard
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Your wellbeing and productivity depend on valuing both
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Happy Monday, ladies
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#madeformorejoy
#giveyourselfgrace
#mondaymotivations

string together the happy moments ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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and any moment where this sweet boy hugs me is a happy moment ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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only matched by when he hugs his sister ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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on my toughest days this grounds me⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#raisingtinyhumans ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#thisismamahood

‘sleep is the best meditation’
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I’ve learned something about myself recently
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sleep is simply something I cannot sacrifice more of
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it’s essential
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there was a time I felt frustrated I didn’t do well with a casual, go with the flow kind of relationship with sleep - then I think about how I treat sleep for the kids
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I think we’ve done ourselves a disservice strengthening the belief that being successful means overworked and exhausted
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so here I am, unlearning that being successful means being overworked and finding success in the journey
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I’m not saying to throw out hard work and work ethic but to not sacrifice wellbeing to get there faster
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anyone else realizing that driving yourself into exhaustion by always being on is counterproductive?
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swipe to see other things I’ve let go of 🤣
ok, I’ll finish it eventually ...
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#youvegotthismama
#theslowdowncollective

just here for the boos 👻⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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confession: it’s an unpopular opinion but I am not a fan of Halloween⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Before having kids I honestly would dread it. I hated getting dressed up, and I hated how excited everyone else was about this nonsense 🤣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I’ve had a change of heart now that I’m not expected to put on a costume and found some decor that isn’t over the top ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You can download this print in the post. I printed it for 99 cents and replaced the everyday photo in the frame. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I added the 3D bats from amazon - look how far a Halloween hater like me has come ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Downloaded the print? Tag me and show me 🌱⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#minimlistdecor⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#canadianbloggers

6 years 🥂⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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bring on the ups, the downs, and everything in better ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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forever the best decision I’ve ever made and forever grateful for the life we’re building together ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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📸: @lovealwaysphoto⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#thatauthenticfeeling ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#weddinganniversary

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this sweet pink dress was made by Amelia’s great grandmother for her own daughter, Amelia great aunt ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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a special moment this thanksgiving was bringing flowers to Arthur’s grandmother and sharing with her that her great granddaughter was wearing the dress she made⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Amelia was over the moon getting to wear her special dress and her pearl bracelet and necklace she was given when she was baptized at 2 months old (her baptism was on March 26th - two years later her baby brother was born on that day) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I know I’ll always remember her sweet smile in her pretty dress and hope we can pass it along another generation one day⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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also - when did she become a little lady 😭⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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and, is there anything more beautiful than rows upon rows of colourful flowers? this gorgeous backdrop of flowers is in the garden at @feederflowerfarm where we picked the most beautiful bouquets to bring to our grandmothers ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#raisingdaughters⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#holdthemoments

Thankful for these 🦃🦃🦃 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Thankful for these 🦃🦃🦃 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It was different, but the quiet time in our own home was a gift⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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this year we played, we laughed a lot, made delicious recipes together, and all were in bed early 👌⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I hope your days and bellies were full of good things ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Happy Thanksgiving, from my 🦃 to yours ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#thanksgiving2020

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