I'm reading this as I'm trying to convince myself to workout. I tell myself it has to be an epic, sweaty, breathless workout in order to count. So then I get overwhelmed and don't do it at all. I really needed your words today...we're not trying to redo our lives. Just do a little tiny bit better than before. Hold the plank a few seconds longer. Your writing voice is so special Taryn! Your spirit shines through. Thank you, xx SMB
totally get you -- i've been here a million times. sometimes you gotta lower the bar to get started, then surprise yourself once you're going! 1 more rep! 1 more minute! whatever a little better feels like <3
You know I was reading this and it was very helpful. This year was not good to anyone. I’m currently trying to crawl my way out of a very depressive episode (I haven’t been this bad in a while) and trying to feel normal again. But I’ve recently started doing things to hopefully help with this. I started journaling a couple weeks ago, and I started researching different therapist that I can go to. I need to find one and start going to get my feet wet. I’ve come to realize that I can’t just wish the sadness away. I need to actively do something. I need professional help and sometimes, like you, just be nice to myself. I’m trying my hardest and sometimes with a little will power I can do better. I hope all is well with you 💕
kelsie -- i hear you and please know you're not alone! never have been, never will be, never are. prioritize yourself this year -- there's nothing more powerful than that. <3
I’ve been in a funk the past few days, really down on myself and reading this was like the spark I needed to reignite my motivation. Thank you for these words of encouragement. They are more important than you know. Xoxo LS
Hi Taryn, I love all your posts and it always gives me motivation when I see them in the morning (because I'm from England). I totally get what you said about being disappointed with your self and feeling pressure. I'm a cyclist and since the first lock down have really struggled with motivation for training as all sessions and races have been cancelled. I felt disappointed in my self as other had been out training every sing day. And I hadn't. This led to feeling depressed and like I'd let my self down. Hoping to continue 2021 being easier on my self and taking it one day at a time, off to a good start so far and reading this reminded me of that. I also came out to my best friend last week which I have been trying to do for 4 years so that feels like an achievement too. Thanks for writing this and for a space to get things off my chest. Wishing you happy and healthy new year. Heather x.
I'm reading this as I'm trying to convince myself to workout. I tell myself it has to be an epic, sweaty, breathless workout in order to count. So then I get overwhelmed and don't do it at all. I really needed your words today...we're not trying to redo our lives. Just do a little tiny bit better than before. Hold the plank a few seconds longer. Your writing voice is so special Taryn! Your spirit shines through. Thank you, xx SMB
totally get you -- i've been here a million times. sometimes you gotta lower the bar to get started, then surprise yourself once you're going! 1 more rep! 1 more minute! whatever a little better feels like <3
I really love what you said towards the end about how you don’t always have to start some big task to make an impact on your life.
“Told myself I was capable. That it was in my blood. That it was possible. And voila. I did it.”
I’ve been wanting to start doing more work with affirmations and this was definitely the push to do so, thank you Taryn!!
julia!! try it and let me know how it goes for you. i've just started giving it a real go and it's already worked wonders. <3
I love this! Thank you for taking the time to write that, its greatly appreciated! All the best for the new year :)
aw helena! thanks for the kind comment <3
You know I was reading this and it was very helpful. This year was not good to anyone. I’m currently trying to crawl my way out of a very depressive episode (I haven’t been this bad in a while) and trying to feel normal again. But I’ve recently started doing things to hopefully help with this. I started journaling a couple weeks ago, and I started researching different therapist that I can go to. I need to find one and start going to get my feet wet. I’ve come to realize that I can’t just wish the sadness away. I need to actively do something. I need professional help and sometimes, like you, just be nice to myself. I’m trying my hardest and sometimes with a little will power I can do better. I hope all is well with you 💕
kelsie -- i hear you and please know you're not alone! never have been, never will be, never are. prioritize yourself this year -- there's nothing more powerful than that. <3
Thanks Taryn, I always look forward to your post. I hope you have a good week.
I’ve been in a funk the past few days, really down on myself and reading this was like the spark I needed to reignite my motivation. Thank you for these words of encouragement. They are more important than you know. Xoxo LS
you got this LS. glad the words found ya when they did. :)
Hi Taryn, I love all your posts and it always gives me motivation when I see them in the morning (because I'm from England). I totally get what you said about being disappointed with your self and feeling pressure. I'm a cyclist and since the first lock down have really struggled with motivation for training as all sessions and races have been cancelled. I felt disappointed in my self as other had been out training every sing day. And I hadn't. This led to feeling depressed and like I'd let my self down. Hoping to continue 2021 being easier on my self and taking it one day at a time, off to a good start so far and reading this reminded me of that. I also came out to my best friend last week which I have been trying to do for 4 years so that feels like an achievement too. Thanks for writing this and for a space to get things off my chest. Wishing you happy and healthy new year. Heather x.