☕ Today’s Affirmation:

“Today I will be productive and feel good about doing the hard work that I need to do.”

☕ Tea Pairing:

Yerba Mate with a splash of lemon – energizing, earthy, and invigorating without the jitters.
It’s the kind of tea that wakes you up, supports your focus, and helps you move through your to-do list with intention.

💬 A Little Thought from Me:

There’s something powerful about deciding—on purpose—to show up.
To do the work.
To tackle the thing you’ve been avoiding.
To make progress, even if it’s slow.

Hard work doesn’t have to mean burnout.
Productivity doesn’t have to mean pushing yourself to exhaustion.
It can mean focused energy. Clear priorities. Showing up for yourself with kindness and commitment.

Even on days when you don’t feel 100%, you can still choose to take action.
You can break things into small steps.
You can set the mood—tea, playlist, timer, clear space—and begin.
And at the end of the day, you get to feel proud. Not just for what you accomplished—but for how you showed up.

That’s why today’s tea is yerba mate with lemon.
It’s vibrant. It sharpens your mind and supports endurance, without overdoing it.
It says, “Let’s do this—but let’s do it with balance.”

So take a breath. Take a sip.
And say the affirmation again:
“Today I will be productive and feel good about doing the hard work that I need to do.”

🖋️Journal Prompt:

What’s one task I’ve been putting off that I know will feel good to finish—and how can I set myself up for success today?

Write it out. Make it specific.
Then take that first small step—without pressure. Just progress.

You’re capable. You’re focused. And you don’t have to hustle to prove anything.
You just have to begin.

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.

Want more?
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See you tomorrow for another thought to sip on.

With love,
Ashley @ Tea with a Taurus