Guard & Scholar

ALIGNMENT
I love when things align perfectly. Today's affirmation naturally lent itself to today's goal: focus on only that which I can control. I knew today was going to be a bit challenging and even a bit emotional for me. This couldn't have been a more perfect reminder and was exactly what I needed to hear today. Everything in perfect alignment to start my day, and I used it as a reminder throughout the day.

What was your goal this morning? Did it also connect to the daily affirmation?

My story:
I am a first grade teacher. I have been using daily affirmations and deep breathing techniques with my students for years and years. One of the affirmations is , "I am strong." Know who I didn't use this affirmation with? Myself. I didn't realize it until I read the grown-up version of the simple affirmations this morning. It was powerful to let that circle through my mind this morning and relate it to me.

My journal technique:
I love how the affirmation and mindful bedtime breathing often connect. As I was breathing in strength tonight, I also wrote "I am strong" with every inhale. It was an amazing way to enhance the strength of this nightly ritual.