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Simply Dunn

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  • Let me get really honest: I stink at slowing down. I thrive on efficiency, productivity, schedules, routines, sharpies, and coffee. . Today, I woke up and could barely move. My enneagram 1 heart panicked. I (slightly) freaked out that all my plans for my morning schedule and routine were not going to happen. . My calendar is off. The workouts are now “behind”. . I had to get pretty fierce and tell that inner critic to shove off. And let me be honest, that’s tough for me to do. . Today, I’m focusing on slowing down and giving my body what it needs. . Lots of rest, a vitamin boost, diffusing lavender, tea tree, and lemon, a hot bath. I will fuel up with solid nutrition to restore energy and fight off whatever is trying to claim my body. (Loving this crustless pumpkin pie for this very reason.) . I can totally revamp this week’s bullet journal pages to reflect what I truly need, right?
  • This evening as I was lacing up my shoes to workout, she came over and shared her color wheel from school. ... It was a special little moment that I treasure. It reminded me just how important it is to actually show up in the small moments. (My enneagram 1 heart has so much trouble slowing down.) ... I want to show up for her. The small moments matter. ... Some days there is the challenge to show up. (Transparency always) A challenge to show up for them, for others, for myself. ... For years I hid behind too busy, overwhelmed, struggling, and not enough. I let those words define me and who I was. ... Sister friend, let me give us both a gentle reminder: showing up every day is a super power so many lack. ... ➕Consistently creating time to be face to face for them is a super power. ➕Challenging the inner parts that are difficult to face is a super power. ➕Finding courage to keep going when we want to quit is a super power. ... Sister, make showing up your superpower and you will find more courage and blessings than you can imagine.
  • The best-laid plans are the ones we make intentionally. Coming out of depression is a challenge. (#depressionsucks) . Putting plans on paper, committing to workouts, clean eating, and keeping our home (and my sanity running) left me feeling really overwhelmed for a while. . I didn't give up + I didn't quit. I had to press pause. A pause on social media. A pause on writing + blogging. A pause on coaching + helping other women. . It's not just one thing that has helped me to break free of this mental funk. Medication, prayer, journaling, restarting exercise and cleaning eating, and creating fierce boundaries again have truly been key to rebuilding myself one day at a time. . Sister, If you're struggling to get it together right now, know you are not alone. We are meant for JOY and blessings. . Take a minute today to read Luke 1:45. Know that blessings come from our belief in the miracle. . Sometimes miracles happen in small places when we envision what He has in store for us one day at a time. Putting this on paper in my weekly journal is helping to envision these everyday miracles. . I will be stronger. I will reclaim health. I will rebuild as the praise goes forward. . See the link in my bio for resources on how to start your rebuild. Blessings from my toolbox to yours, Steph.
  • Don't forget to slow down... I really could spend every night right here. .... I spend time in prayer here. I color with my children here. I write and encourage other women here. I snuggle with the hubby here. I (sometimes) exercise here. .... Listening to the Lord call me to slow down and really get intentional with some Spirit-led priorities challenged me to the core this year. ... About a year ago, the Lord prompted me to let go and run at the pace He set for me (think Hebrews 12). Sister, it has been sooo challenging for my spirit. (Can you relate?) ... After months of being in a holding place and listening to His whispers, I'm rebuilding at the pace He is setting before me. ... Rebuilding my life and our home, claiming His peace. Rebuilding my morning routines + devotional time so I can serve others better. Rebuilding my temple so that I can do the work He's called me to do. ... Yes, rebuilding. Moment by moment. Step by step. Day by day. .... So here's the gentle reminder, sis. Slowing down doesn't mean you quit. Slowing down means you may just be walking in step with the Lord. ... Blessings, Stephanie.
  • Can I tell you a secret? There is something deep within me that adores writing out the menu. A.| Maybe it's an #enneagram1 heart. B.| Maybe it's the need to claim order in our family circus. C.| Maybe it's the desire to get it done once (efficiently + effectively) to clear my mind for more important ways to serve during the week. D.| Maybe it's all of the above. .... Let me tell you another secret, sister: THIS is my lifesaver. A.| It's a 10-minute planning session that saves me hours during the week. B.| It lets my family a voice in our food + they know what to expect. C.| I get to use my #sharpies. (totally digging the orange + green combo right now) D.| All of the above. .... If you're struggling with how to do all of this, I've got some resources with the link in my bio. Trust me, it's totally worth it (for all those reasons ^) ... 🌟What’s on your menu this week?🌟 Leave me a comment 👇🏼 and tell me how your planning goes, and I’ll pic one sister to “gift” my menu planning kit for free! ... Blessing from my toolbox to yours, Steph
  • How many calories to burn off that Thanksgiving stuff? I honestly have no idea. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Yesterday was the turkey, the stuffing, the pie and cookies. And it was delicious! I didn’t go crazy or overboard. I ate the goodies, the veggies, and drank lots of water. ♥️But today, I am back to stricter nutrition to fuel my body. The past few months of depression hit my body (not just my mind). I’ve been focusing now on the rebuild: the rebuilding of my mind and my temple. Holidays are meant for praise. I will praise Him in this rebuild as I focus on one day and one workout at time! May this holiday season bring you health + joy too!
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