You’re doing jusssssst fine, honey
Reflections on Wiest’s Essay “20 Signs You’re Doing Better Than You Think You Are”
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Reading this essay, I thought to myself that this was a pretty intuitive topic. Without reading anything Wiest wrote, I began to think about all of the signs in my life that I was doing better than I thought I was. Just that one sentence can bring up a lot: “signs you’re doing better than you think you are.”
**PAUSE** Think on that for just a moment.
This topic reminds me of a saying my Papa says, “count your blessings!” It’s so easy to get bogged down with our monkey brain. We are conditioned to constantly be thinking of what’s wrong, what we could do better, what we need to adjust. I found myself thinking this before getting on the ferry today. Then I realized I hadn’t taken a break or moment to myself ALL DAY. Why do I feel the need to be putting out fires all the time, to be correcting things, or to be getting ahead of things? In certain moments, this kind of productivity can be great, but life is not lived if we don’t take a moment to take a breath and not only express but embody some gratitude.
So, here are some things in my life that are a reminder that I’m doing better than I think I am (note: often when we read someone else’s list of things going well in their life, we can get jealous or self-critical that we may not have the same successes. My successes may not be your successes, and that’s amazing. That’s how life should be: unique for every person. Instead of analyzing my list, create your own).
I drink lots of water every day.
I wash my face twice a day.
I sleep like a baby at night.
I eat healthy.
I eat the best croissant EVER once a week.
I exercise and aim to treat my body well.
I may not be the most organized ever, but I do have systems of organization I’m trying to use and implement.
I call my parents often.
I bought new wine glasses last week.
I am expanding my friend circle.
I feel fully myself.
I scheduled a hair appointment.
I am getting a new team of doctors now that I’m settled in NY.
I kiss Paul often and tell him I love him.
I organized my email.
I started this blog series.
I feel good about my wardrobe.
I now enjoy reading.
I keep my kitchen clean with no dirty dishes.
I’m learning lots of new things these days.
I feel okay about taking time to figure things out.
I follow my intuition even when it feels hard (i.e. leaving my last job).
I’m a kind person.
I give myself grace when I make mistakes.
Now, make your list! I didn’t write yesterday because it was chaotic and a long day, and that’s okay because it happens sometimes! Xoxo, Becca