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What affirmation or three would you like to experiment with?

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Sep 13Liked by Kate Harvey

Life seems pretty full on! Thanks for coming on here to drop this gem.

Sending your child off is hard and exciting for them. We felt their absence keenly, especially at meal times and family activities. I hope they call home often. xx

The decluttering process from a family home is also emotionally draining. I ended up with boxes of stuff from my mum’s. Boy, is she happy in her retirement village apartment. No grounds to keep, no clutter. I saw her relax properly for the first time, instead of always having something to do around the house.

I was listening to affirmation audios the other day. They were recorded by someone else, but I heard if you record your own it’s even more powerful. 😊

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Ah thank you Mika! I am so glad to hear your mother is happy Mika. I wish mine would move into a retirement home. My dad needs it but my mum isn’t ready which is quite stressful!

Grace is having a great time at uni so far, it’s all such a big change for us! Xx

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You know, affirmations work even if they don't. Today I was a mess, I was sick working + parenting. My dog threw up on the bed and as I took the blanket to the bathroom I told myself aloud: "Let's turn this around. It's challenge, I will come out stronger." And then I began to laugh. Because I was about to crumble after such minor incident, it was the last straw and saying those things felt funny. But still, I went out of the bathroom smiling and managed to finish my work.

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Everything seems to happen at once! We can totally shift how we respond to things, I’m so glad you found a sense of humour! What else can you do? I hope your dog is better now 🐶

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Sep 13Liked by Kate Harvey

Good post, Kate! I hadn’t thought of including affirmations in journaling. Certainly would be a way toward altering the personal narrative. I, like you, have many “ Irons in the Fire “. Taking a break from the chaotic schedule next week to visit London and Scotland. I bought a small journaling book specifically for the trip and I imagine writing often and perhaps extensively. I’ll try the affirmations there, as traveling usually opens up the mind a bit. I wish you luck with your multiple projects. You’ll do and be more than you imagined! Thanks for the post!

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Thank you so much Brian and have a wonderful trip! I hope you find some time to try this, it can be quite eye opening!

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Love doing them in first and third person, what a great idea!!

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Yes it’s brilliant and makes such a difference!

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This seems very helpful. I'm going to try it. I've been writing some creative affirmation while making my way through The Artist's Way, but these broader affirmations would be really handy too. Thanks, Kate!

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Thanks Alexis, yes keep your eyes on the prize! This method is worth exploring. Lots of people find the artists way so helpful too 😃

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Feeling all this and sending you love for this FULL season. I really need to work on my affirmation so giving it thought...It makes me think of the Emily Dickinson line "Forever is composed of nows"...that reminder to just write the next line in our lives...you're amazing Kate. Thank you for sharing xo

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I love that quote Antonia! It’s worth spending a little time on, for sure. Thank you!

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Sep 13Liked by Kate Harvey

What a practical way to explore our not only our present situation, but also our dreams. Looking forward to working with this practice!

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I find it so supportive, I hope you do too!

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