When I tell you yesterday morning was pure chaos at work 👀
No lie.
So, I talked to my therapist afterward… telling her the ins, outs, fine details that actually had a ripple effect on the outcome of the morning…
She asked me questions..
“And what did you do?”
“And what did you say back to them?”
And I told her all the everything… including the pressure that I was already under prior to the day starting…
The pressure and burden that’s been 6 months in the making…
Do you know she told me I handled all of it well 👀 WELL and very well!
I want you to know, my thoughts in that moment were of judgement to myself… here’s why…
because I felt like ‘others would have done better because they seem to be able to articulate words that yield helpful action in the midst of chaos.’
I had totally disregarded a few facts within my own story — I did in fact successfully articulate my need for help, what I had struggled to do on my own and with one helper, what I needed others to do in order to help us reach the goal, and what the overall goal is everyone would be working towards.
I literally did that. And did it while actively having a panic attack!
That is me articulating words that yield helpful action in the midst of chaos!
By the time I got home from work and took several intentional moments to pause and reflect, this is the affirmation that came to me:
I’m better at managing myself, others, programs, and situations than I think I am. — Kahdija Imari
WANT TO WRITE YOUR OWN AFFIRMATIONS?
I’ve studied exactly how I built my affirmation writing skill and distilled it into a step-by-step framework. Practice using the framework when you join the CoResting Circle.
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You’re invited to join us so you’re not alone in remembering to write your affirmations.
It’s time to prevent negative self talk from creeping back in and stealing your peace.
Your self care awaits,
Kahdija Imari
Self Care Strategist
Creator of the CoResting Circle