Before going to sleep, repair your conflicts

with others + with yourself.

Before putting your child to sleep,

hold their hand + tell them how you witnessed

their light, courage +kindness.

Before my son fell asleep, I told him

• I love how well you played with your friends

• You are so brave for saying how you feel

• I am inspired by your focus during homeschooling

• Thank you for doing your dishes even though you were complaining

• I love you for who you are always

Our night was not perfect. I was tired + he was sleepy.

His preteen-ness is not easy.

But I wanted his heart to be at peace.

As I learn to prioritize my own self-love, I am practicing this with myself as well.

This evening, I told myself:

• I am proud of you for not taking things personally

• I love how you wrote this morning

• Your community idea is exciting. Keep going.

• Thank you for being gentle with yourself when you decided not to go to the gym

• I see how you are learning to let go instead of letting resentment take over

I am still struggling to not be hard on myself.

Maybe you are too.

Sleep well with loving thoughts about yourself.

In the morning, the world will welcome you for it.

mindfulness and emotional regulation