"Should": Your New Nemesis

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As I read this, I am "shoulding" myself. "I should have woken up earlier so that I could've gotten more work done," "I should have gotten more work done so that I could go to yoga tonight," "I should have cleaned the bedroom instead of watching TV"...and the list goes on.

Unfortunately, I find myself doing this quite often. When reflecting on my day, I usually can pick out three things I should've done or shouldn't have done. Rarely is there a day where I don't wish—or think—that I should've done more.

I love this quote because it reminds me to be content with everything I'm able to accomplish—or not accomplish—throughout the day. Finding balance is one thing that most everyone struggles with, but with moderation comes contentment and with contentment comes the ability to stop judging ourselves.

And when looking back, the things I didn't get to were put aside for more important things like spending time with my boyfriend before he goes to work, talking to my Mom on my phone, or meditating.

So going forward, remember to love yourself, even when you don't think you're doing well enough. You are. I promise. And enjoying life's moments is a damn good excuse to shirk your responsibilities from time to time.

Maybe I "should" not be eating these delicious M&M cookies right now, but to be honest, I don't give a damn. And that right there, my friends, is freeing.