☕ Today’s Affirmation: 

“I am not behind.”

🖋️Journal Prompt: 

“What pressure am I feeling to ‘catch up,’ and where did that expectation come from?”

💬 A Little Thought from Me:

It’s so easy to look around and feel like you’re not measuring up. Someone else has the job, the house, the relationship, the routine… And there you are—wondering if you’re falling behind.

But you’re not. You’re living a life that unfolds in your time. There’s no race. No deadline. No timeline you have to meet to be worthy or successful.

I remind myself of this often. Especially on the days when comparison sneaks in and tells me I should be further along. But “should” is heavy. And you don’t owe it a thing. Wherever you are today, you are right on time.

☕ Tea Pairing: 

Your tea pairing is oolong—smooth and balanced. A gentle reminder to slow down and savor your own pace.

Try this today:

• Say the affirmation while sipping your morning tea or coffee
• Set a timer for 5-10 minutes and write your response to the journal prompt
• If you’re feeling brave, share your response in the comments or DM me – I’d love to hear what came up for you.

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See you tomorrow for another thought to sip on.

With love,

Ashley @ Tea with a Taurus