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The slower I go, the happier I am. I was recently filling out some pregnancy paperwork and the question was, on a scale of 1-10 how is your stress level. I stared at it for a while because it hit me that I’ve never answered below an 8 and now I felt like I could honestly say a 3. Stress and particularly anxiety have always been a really big part of my life for a really long time.
I’m not saying I’m completely stress free. There are plenty of things currently happening in life to worry about – moving to a new state, in between jobs, finances, what’s next, baby coming etc etc – and yes, I know I live a life that contains privilege that not everyone comes by. I’ve never shied away from acknowledging that.
But I will say that I’ve very much shifted the way I interact with the world and what I let into my home, heart and mind. My decline in stress has come from actively cutting things out. Less news, less screen time, less horror/violence/anger (in whatever form that may be), less controversial posts on instagram that will have people yelling in my comment section. More outdoor time, more appreciation of the little things, more sleep, more community, more (in person) connection.
Like these photos above. I’ve stared at them marveling at the look in me and @nicotortorella’s eyes when we see Kilmer running toward us. Simple joy. Pure love. The realization that the little things are actually the biggest. 🩵 | Posted on 28/Jul/2024 23:12:21
