There are so many changes that can occur in life in which it takes time to adjust to what’s new. This is all the more reason to be kind to yourself as new changes unfold around you.
Whether it’s something as small and a slight change in routine or a major change, at times it can be easy to think
“This shouldn’t be difficult for me.”
“I should be able to handle this better.”
“Why can’t I just go with the new flow like everyone else?”
In that space, remember that your pace doesn’t have to be like anyone else’s…including your past self. It’s okay to acknowledge how difficult it is to realize just how much is changing while also knowing it’s not too late to practice becoming more mindfully aware of what you can and cannot do, moment to moment, day by day. Words to repeat to yourself in this space:
“I am recognizing that it can take time to adjust, and that’s okay.”
“I am doing what I can, hour by hour, day by day.”
“I give myself permission to rest and reset.”
Be kind to yourself as you adapt to new routines and changes in your life. Pace yourself through it all. – Morgan Harper Nichols
