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It's OKAY to be Just OKAY



In a world that often celebrates perfection and achievement, it can be easy to feel like we have to constantly strive for more and be at our best. But the truth is, it's okay to just be okay. In fact, it's more than okay – it's necessary.

Embracing the idea that it's okay to just be okay means allowing ourselves to be human. It means accepting that we all have ups and downs and that it's okay to have a "bad" day or to not be at our best all the time. It means giving ourselves permission to rest and recharge when we need it, rather than feeling like we have to push ourselves to the limit constantly.

Allowing ourselves to just be okay also means being kinder to ourselves (#kindnessmatters). It means acknowledging that we are doing the best we can with what we have, and that it's okay to make mistakes or not have all the answers. It means giving ourselves grace and understanding that we are all imperfect beings.

Embracing the idea of "just being okay" can also help us to cultivate a more balanced and healthy perspective on life. It allows us to focus on the present moment and to appreciate the good things in our lives rather than constantly striving for more.

So the next time you find yourself feeling like you have to be perfect or that you have to constantly be at your best, remember that it's okay to just be okay.

Embrace your humanity and give yourself permission to rest and recharge when you need it. You deserve it.



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