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Take Time for You!

May 2, 2014 By Rachel

It’s time for another Positive Thinking Thursday with Jennifer!
Here’s my thought for you today.
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Don’t we all have a “to do” list a mile long?
I know I do…so it’s always good to remember to take some time for yourself!
Which leads me to this….
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    1. Alison Rose says

      May 2, 2014 at 3:38 AM

      I so needed to read that about enjoying wasting time. I always feel so guilty when I'm just sitting doing nothing….staring at the wall or whatever, but you know what….it makes me happy to do nothing sometimes. It's a good thing to decompress. Thank you for the wise words! XOX
      Alison
      Rockin' and Lovin' Learnin'

    2. Brandi says

      May 2, 2014 at 5:31 AM

      This is so perfect for me right now. I always need to remember that doing things for me is ok and makes me better for the people around me. Pinning this now!

      Brandi
      Swinging for Success
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    3. Elementary Engagement says

      May 3, 2014 at 2:16 PM

      I love this! It is so important to take the time to do things simply because you enjoy them. Doing so always makes me feel better. This, in turn, helps me better attack all those things I must do. Thank you for the reminder!

      Mary
      Fit to be Fourth

    4. Jennifer Laffin says

      May 4, 2014 at 1:25 PM

      Thank you, thank you, thank you! I always feel guilty about this "me" time. This is just what I needed to read right now. 🙂

      Jennifer
      Mrs. Laffin's Laughings

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