I sometimes save “the good chocolate” for later.
Or, I’ll save a gifted bottle of wine for a “special occasion.”
Or, I won’t wear something that is special, because, well, whatever I’m doing doesn’t feel special enough.
This gift to celebrate my new website? Still unopened. Not because I don’t love this brand of yummy gummies and want to celebrate, but because I was waiting for….well, I’m not sure what.
And, on a separate but very related note, I run my body ragged.
I say “yes, of course” when I really should say, “No, I can’t.”
I stay up too late.
I over-extend, over-give, over-think, over-everything!
I treat things like they are special, when really they are not.
And I treat my precious time, energy, and body as if it is not special, when really, my time, energy, and body are the most precious.
When I run out of energy, get sick, or say yes to the wrong things, I have less time and space for the things that matter, including myself.
So my new mantra is :
I am a limited edition. Act accordingly.
Here are 3 reminders to help me (and maybe you) remember how to operate as the special edition you are:
- Value yourself: Recognize your inherent worth and protect your peace, energy and all the things that make you, you.
- This might look like saying “No” to an extra work project or social engagement when you are already feeling overwhelmed and need rest.
- Practice self-respect: Speak and act in ways that honor your true, authentic self.
- This might look like speaking up in a meeting (respectfully but firmly) when a colleague presents your idea without giving you credit or disrespects you in another way.
- Trust your compass: Listen to your inner knowing and allow it to guide you.
- This might look like getting a strong gut feeling that a business deal or agreement isn’t right, and deciding to walk away, even though the logic on paper seems “perfect.”
What would you add to this list? Hit reply and let me know OR Leave a comment below.
And, my friend, you, too: YOU are a limited edition. Please, take note and act accordingly.
With love,
Jenny
P.S. – I finally opened the gummies and shared them with my family to celebrate my new website and because I am a limited edition worth celebrating.
