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Jessica Alice's avatar

"I don’t have to keep doing this if I don’t want to" - ooooofff. I need this as my mantra or an affirmation permanently replaying in my head...

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Timi Hayek's avatar

I resonate so deeply with this, thank you.

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Jen Carrington's avatar

I’m so sorry you’re having a rough time too Timi and also hopeful this has made you feel a little less alone 💛

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Marina Marina's avatar

I hope you will feel better soon, Jen! 🧡 And I want to thank you for your honesty! Your message came just in time, I've been suffering from pain in my right arm for the last three days and just can't do the work I've planned for this week. Even simple movements cause me severe pain in my right arm.I was so angry and resentful of my body because of this pain. But then I realized that it was pointless to scold myself, it would not help me in any way and would just make me feel bad mentally. And here I’m accepting this situation and giving my body support and rest. 🧡

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Jen Carrington's avatar

I’m so sorry you’ve been in pain Marina - I so relate to that anger and resentment of our bodies. Like you, acceptance so I can give my body support and rest is the most loving thing I can do 💛

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Vicky Shilling's avatar

Thank you so much for this big fat permission slip Jen to do business in a way we need and to not compare or try to keep up with others. 2024 has been a hell of a year for me with a new baby and a big business pivot and “How the hell do I keep doing this?” is something I have said to myself repeatedly for many months now. I so appreciate your transparency about tackling these feelings!

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Jen Carrington's avatar

Thank you for sharing Vicky - it’s comforting to know I’m not the only one who has those ‘how the hell do I keep doing this’ thoughts. Sending you so much love!

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Kat's avatar

I'm sorry you felt so ill, I'm glad you shared it with us. It's so helpful to know we are not alone. Thank you

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Jen Carrington's avatar

So glad that helped you feel less alone 💛

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Lindsay Hartley's avatar

Thank you for this. X

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Vivek Jain's avatar

What a great reading on challenges and contentment!

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