No short cuts.

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Here's to Love

It was second nature to should on myself daily.
should look like them.
should be more of a leader.
should be there by now.
The word
should
set the tone of voice and standards of how I viewed life.
Standards became limits and those limits turned to constraints that cut the circulation at the wrists.
Reaching out felt pointless with numb fingertips and the
shoulds
kept snowballing as fast as my carousel of thoughts.
I think the most annoying thing about anxiety is its weight than can never be measured.
But over time I learned that it can be managed.
I wish there was a science to it or secret tips I can share,
but for now I encourage you to shake off the
shoulds
and make your bed.
A thirty-second dance party can help.
No matter how the rest of your day goes
say to yourself,

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