…actually, why not?
What’s one small improvement you can make in your life?
Breathe.
That email can wait. Yes, it can.
Take real breaks.
Put your phone away at least one hour before you go to bed.
Slow down.
Enjoy the little things.
Make good moments.
Time is the one thing you will not get back again.
#tuesdaythoughts
Describe a risk you took that you do not regret.
Once again, too many to count.
However, there are some lessons learnt on the way:
“Haters gonna hate.” – AAVE
There will be people close to you who will hate you for daring to try. Some will do what they can to stop you from trying. And some will maliciously demoralise. Do not underestimate that negativity, it can kill off more than you realise.
“If someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” – Maya Angelou
It will save you a lot of heartbreak. Yes, you have haters, and yes, they can’t stand you, no matter how much they smile. Does it hurt? Of course it does. Believe it, though. They are showing you who they really are. Leave them in their darkness and move on. Pearls before swine etc.
“A real friend will make time. A true friend will take the time to understand.” – threegoodwords
Don’t confuse availability and convenience with friendship. Good friends are a treasure. Know you are worth the time, effort, and commitment, and you will be surprised who’ll show up and be an actual friend.
“unbothered. moisturized. happy. in my lane. focused. flourishing.” – Caeli K.
Take care of yourself and treat yourself well. You have this life. Live it.
© 2025 threegoodwords
How would you improve your community?
Show up consistently, even when it’s tough.
Take time to spend time. It may seem like a small thing, but taking the time to spend time together shows you value the people you want to connect with.
Talking about it is not enough. You actually have to do it.
#connection
How have you adapted to the changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic?
Slow down. Breathe. Enjoy the sunshine. Go swim. See the sights. Connect with that person.
Do that thing you always wanted to do.
If you can’t, what’s holding you back? Figure that out.
Then go and find out which underpaid single mother already did what you always wanted to do, and follow her lead.
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Daily Affirmations, if wanted:
• Your life is a garden: Water what nourishes, remove what poisons, and be mindful of the weeds, they pop up regularly.
• Grow at your own pace. There’s only one you.
• Rest well: It takes time to recuperate, and you need it, body and soul.
• Take that time off you’ve been meaning to take, and do something positive you genuinely enjoy.
• Give people their flowers when they’re around to receive them.
• Be a good friend. That sometimes means saying, “Thus far and no further,” and meaning it.
• Boundaries: Yours and others. Respect them.
• Read at least one book of fiction every year. You don’t have to tell anybody about it. Just enjoy the experience.
• Find that music album Younger You loved and listen to it all the way through.
© 2025 threegoodwords
#humpday
Which aspects do you think makes a person unique?
There is something magical about a person who, despite all attempts to stop them, stays true to who they really are.
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