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☕ Today’s Affirmation:

“I am freeing myself from all destructive doubt.”

☕ Tea Pairing:

For today’s tea pairing, I recommend a grounding rooibos or a comforting cinnamon tea. Both offer a sense of stability and warmth. As you sip, let these calming infusions be more than just a drink; let them be a source of inner peace, assisting you in releasing the grip of doubt and fostering a sense of certainty within yourself.


💬 A Little Thought from Me:

Doubt is a subtle, often sneaky emotion that can creep in when we least expect it. It possesses the insidious ability to paralyze us, causing us to second-guess our most intuitive decisions and keeping us feeling stuck, unable to move forward. But consider this: what if we consciously chose to let it go? What if we decided to release all those persistent thoughts that whisper we aren’t good enough, capable enough, or deserving enough?

Freeing ourselves from destructive doubt is a deliberate act of choosing to trust ourselves and our individual journeys. It’s about stepping forward with a quiet knowing that you are capable of far more than you often give yourself credit for. It is not about eliminating challenges, but rather about approaching them from a place of inner conviction, rather than hesitation. This practice is an ongoing process, a continuous return to self-belief, even when external circumstances might suggest otherwise. You possess an immense capacity for growth and achievement when unburdened by self-imposed limitations.

🖋️Journal Prompt:
For today’s journal prompt, reflect on a specific time when doubt significantly held you back. Perhaps it was an opportunity you didn’t pursue, a conversation you avoided, or a goal you abandoned. Bring that situation to mind.

“How would you approach that situation today if you were completely free from doubt? Write about how you can begin letting go of self-doubt and embrace your true potential.”

As you write, allow yourself to visualize that past scenario with a new lens. What actions would you take? What words would you speak? How would your posture change? This exercise is not about regret, but about empowerment. By contrasting your past experience with an imagined, doubt-free response, you are actively retraining your mind. You are creating a blueprint for future action, showing yourself what’s possible when you operate from a place of self-trust. Consider tangible steps, even small ones, you can begin to take to cultivate this shift. This reflection is a powerful step towards dismantling old patterns and stepping into the fullness of your capabilities.

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