Have to’s and want to’s

get in the habit of asking yourself

does this support the life I’m trying to create? ⁣

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Story timeeeee. ⁣

In grad school we'd start class by going around the circle and checking in with one another. We'd share feels, tell stories, say nothing, say everything. ⁣

One day Leotie shared that she was having a week where her "have-to's" were really outweighing her "want-to's". ⁣

That stuck with me. ⁣

I'm the kind of person that when my have-to's start to outweigh my want-to's I can't breathe. My body physically is like YOU NEED A RUN. You need air. You need to laugh. You need a new hobby. ⁣

Now, the thing that no one really tells you about being an adult is that most days, there are a LOT of have-to's. But amidst the bills and errands and work and taxes and cleaning I think there is ALWAYS time for some want-to's. ⁣ You just have to remember that you're worth it. ⁣

This week is probably going to feel like a lot. It's the last week before a major election. November is coming. The holidays are all the suddenly around the corner. ⁣

Add some want-to's to your week.

To your days.

Tiny ones.

Big ones. ⁣

Flowers in mason jars. A long walk. A phone call. A new notebook (even if you have 19 at home). Tell a joke. Dance. ⁣

7 (8?) years ago that was and I still think of that comment: have-to's outweighing want-to's. ⁣

Hugssss. xx