☕ Today’s Affirmation: 

“Today, I will not allow negative thoughts or feelings to prevent me from achieving happiness.”

💬 A Little Thought from Me:

Here’s the truth: negative thoughts will show up.
They always do.
We all have them. The self-doubt. The what-ifs. The inner critic whispering,
“You’re not doing enough,” or
“Why even try?”

But those thoughts?
They’re not facts.
They’re not the whole story.
And they don’t get to make the final decision about how your day will go.

Happiness doesn’t mean you never feel sad, stressed, or anxious.
It means you stop giving those feelings the keys to the car.
You acknowledge them, but you don’t let them drive.

Sometimes the most radical thing you can do is to choose joy anyway.
To find a small moment—a smile, a song, a sip of something warm—and say,
“This is mine. I deserve this.”

🖋️Journal Prompt: 

What thoughts or feelings have been standing between me and happiness, and what might it look like to feel joy anyway, even just for a moment today?

Be honest. Be gentle.
And don’t be afraid to imagine what happiness might feel like on your terms.

Negative thoughts may come and go.
But your power to choose what you focus on? That stays with you.

☕ Tea Pairing: 

Honey Lavender – soothing, gentle, and uplifting.
The kind of tea that quiets the noise and reminds you that peace is still possible, even on the hard days.

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