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I love "live my worst life the best I can". Wow does that take the pressure off and open up to the small things. Yesterday I had a visit from the amorphous blob of anxiety I now call "Bob" so it wasn't fun. But I woke up sunny this morning and had so much fun sitting out by the lake photographing the water splashing off the rocks thanks to the stiff wind. It felt balmy at 29 after the last two days down near zero. And then I photographed the little bits of remaining ice and snow which I thought looked like a tiny winter fairy garden. Wishing you a little joy in your day.

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I love this, Karen! I hope Bob goes easy on you this year 😉

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I think I’m going to name my blob of anxiety too 😀 such a good idea!

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Jan 4, 2022Liked by Katie Hawkins-Gaar, Rebecca Coates

Oh my goodness Katie, I needed this so much today/right now after just sending my babies off to daycare + school and lamenting over how awful life is right now after I've already been through enough awful things. Thanks for this perspective. I love the idea of living your worst life the best you can. Totally stealing that. xo

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I'm so glad it resonated! It's such a hard time—with so many hard situations, like you just described. Here's to making the most of our worst lives!

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Jan 18, 2022Liked by Katie Hawkins-Gaar

Remarkably relatable, but with snow instead of rain. On the days I feel like my 16-month-old son and I actually can get out, he's in a better mood, I'm in a better mood, he sleeps better, I sleep better.

It's a definite mental reset that can feel like the biggest lift of a day.

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Absolutely! Have you read “There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather”? I’m reading it now and it has some great parenting insights about going outdoors.

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Jan 4, 2022Liked by Katie Hawkins-Gaar

'Living your worst life the best you can'... my new mantra! Thanks Katy.❤ Even saying it out loud feels like I'm moving forward not stuck in my worst life!

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Yay! I’m so glad it’s helpful ❤️

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Jan 4, 2022Liked by Katie Hawkins-Gaar

This is relatable 4 me. Useful advice.

Sometimes a rainy day isn't so bad. It can change my mood, yes. But sometimes it's alright to feel a little down. I get comfy & get things done inside. It's a shift in perspective. We don't always have to be "on." A little downtime is beneficial. Reflective.

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I’m so glad you made this point! We absolutely need rainy days, too.

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