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Having courage is all you need
I was watching Brene Brown's Netflix special this past weekend and I got to thinking She's brilliant in so many ways but my favorite is how she talked about vulnerability and courage. How those two things together is true strength
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To me, that means raising my hand and contributing an idea, getting on stages and speaking even though my voice shakes, signing myself up for things that challenge me and being the first to offer love to others
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Don't let the unknown and the not-so-perfect stop you from trying. Don't let "not knowing" be your excuse to not join in on the conversation. Don’t let ego stop you from connecting. I believe that you’re meant for amazing things in this lifetime of yours. All it takes is for us to swallow our limiting beliefs, get uncomfortable and jump in.
Lots of love,
Bella
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What a gnarly storm. Snow, rain, sleet, hail, thunder, lightening and intense wind. All in one storm. Brought to you by the great Midwest! .
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We go to couple’s counseling
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Myles and I are not married and we don’t have major problems but we go to therapy together. I’m a huge believer in preventative care vs. fixing things when they’re finally broken. Call me a public health nerd but it’s the best way to go about things.
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First off, if you think counseling is way too expensive, consult with your insurance first! We only have to co-pay $25 for each session through our health plan. And it’s worth every penny.
I love counseling because it gives Myles and I a safe space to connect and communicate anything that might be on our hearts. Having a professional there to facilitate conversations is also such a beneficial part of therapy.
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After a month or two of going to counseling this is what I’ve learned:
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Having a healthy partnership is SO important. I realized that it affects all aspects of my life so investing time and energy in it is CRUCIAL.
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There will ALWAYS be stressors in a relationship and in life. But it’s not about avoiding them or getting to a place of perfect balance & harmony all the time. It’s about knowing how to communicate effectively, solving problems, learning from our mistakes and GROWING together.
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Make time for one another and have date nights! As a workoholic by genetic makeup, slowing down is one of the hardest things for me to do (I’ve gotten better at this though), so making sure I schedule in time for our relationship is real important. It’s vital that you plan silly dates, go on outings and talk about things not work related with your partner.
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Learn your partner’s love language. I recommend you reading the 5 Love Languages and take the free online quiz if you haven’t already. We all interpret love in different ways. I love words of affirmation and acts of service (and a little bit of gift giving too). Myles is physical touch and quality time. So learn what makes your boo feel loved and do that! Every day.
Treat your partner like your best friend!
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We are incredibly excited to invite you to our Grand Opening Anniversary Benefit this weekend!!!!! Check out the link in our bio tinyurl.com/y6yafo4l for more details.
Part of our proceeds for the day will be donated to the amazing, local causes @alivenessmn and @oneheartland, and we're excited to be able to do this with you as a small, new business. Featuring ice cream, waffle sliders, BEER by @56brewing, a fire show by Mr. Fun. You'll be able to get your live caricature drawn by the one and only @clairwardillustration. And of course, LIVE music by some local talent: Eric and Al from @actualwolfmusic, @harborandhome, @thetwinsoffranklin. Hope to see you and crew there, and thank you so much for making the first year of our Northeast Minneapolis ice cream shop a reality!!
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Saturdays are for self care. Do it. Spoil yourself in big ways, spoil yourself in litte ways. You deserve it. .
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