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Weekend Wisdom: <\/strong>When something feels too big to accomplish, make it smaller, tiny even.<\/em><\/p>\n

It’s tomato time.<\/p>\n

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When I look back on the summer of 2024, I want to remember my first bite of a tomato sandwich, the summer romance novel<\/a> I was reading, the outdoor concert with my family and the early morning walks and coffee in the backyard. I want the calm moments to rise and the chaotic moments to fade. This doesn’t mean avoiding the tough stuff, in fact it’s how we build strength for it. The only way I can prioritize the small moments is not to get lost in the chaos, the annoyances, my complaints and overwhelm. And the only way I don’t get lost is by noticing how delicious those Black Beauty tomatoes taste with a little salt and olive oil, or laughing out loud when I’m reading. I just have to keep coming back to the moments I want to write themselves all over my heart.<\/p>\n

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Ok … onto the favorites<\/h2>\n

10 essential reminders<\/a> for self-care so you can prioritize yourself.<\/p>\n

If your chronic illness is taking a toll on your mental health, try this<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Adorable<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Enjoy this beautiful tiny desk concert<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The freeing power<\/a> of eliminating tasks you ought to do.<\/p>\n

We could all benefit from reading this book<\/a> (available for pre-order now).<\/p>\n

Heartwarming stories<\/a> of how pets help us heal.<\/p>\n

Think of a simple pleasure or moment from the week and share it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

10 ways<\/a> to hush the rush in your daily life.<\/p>\n

If you’ve been looking forward to a 15-hour work week, tune in here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What<\/a> a week of not taking pictures may reveal about your life.<\/p>\n

I’m a big fan of these 5 boundaries<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How to<\/a> embrace the glorious mess of everyday life.<\/p>\n

If you are on a personal growth journey, these 57 deep journal prompts<\/a> will help.<\/p>\n

Short naps<\/a> have major benefits for your mind.<\/p>\n

If you want to see what my July looked like, here are a few pics from my camera roll<\/a>.<\/p>\n

5 ways<\/a> living in an uncluttered home can boost your happiness.<\/p>\n

Wow, what a fascinating trip this<\/a> would be.<\/p>\n

She<\/a> gets a gold medal!<\/p>\n

When you need a healthy reset, read this<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Yum<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Today’s Instagram favorite is from @h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e<\/a> because I resonated with every word of this post.\"\"<\/p>\n

I hope you enjoy this edition of Weekend Favorites and have a weekend full of rest, joy and gentle words.<\/p>\n

xo,
\nCourtney<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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