Good morning, friend!
Embrace the beauty of today and all the possibilities it holds. Remember, you have the power to make it amazing. Shine bright and inspire others.
❓ Trivia question: Who was the author of the Declaration of Sentiments, a document outlining the rights of women? (scroll to the bottom for the answer!)
🪞 Say this into the mirror today: I am courageous and face my fears with confidence.
☀️ Little life reminder: when was the last time you updated your passwords for online accounts?
🎙️ Quick wise words: How to stop overthinking with trauma coach and therapist Janice Holland (4 minutes) - listen here!
😂 Bad joke of the day: Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything.
🎧 Podcast: We chatted with Paige Connell about her journey through motherhood and marriage, sharing the challenges of balancing family life and the mental load that comes with it. As a mother of four, Paige discussed transitioning into parenthood through foster care and later having biological children, and the impact of an unequal division of labor in her marriage. She opened up about the burnout and resentment that followed, and the pivotal moment when she demanded a more equitable partnership. Paige's story highlights the importance of communication, self-care, and redefining gender roles in family life for a healthier, more balanced relationship - listen here!
🍽️ 4 meal ideas to get you from sunup to sundown:
☕️ pancakes + scrambled eggs + blueberries + sausage links
🥗 blackened shrimp + arugula + avocado + grapefruit segments + citrus vinaigrette
🥪 steak + caramelized onions + horseradish mayo + blue cheese + ciabatta roll
🍽️ lemon chicken + roasted potatoes + asparagus + garlic knots + fruit cobbler
Remember, you’re never alone, we’re right here - and we always have snacks and bad jokes!
See you tomorrow morning - you got this!
xox
Jenny & Olivia
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❓ Trivia answer: Elizabeth Cady Stanton