From My Persistence

Dear Heather,

I am your persistence and I need you to know all the ways that you continue on even though some days, it seems like it would be so much easier to give up. This is what you must remember during those hard times ...

YOU ARE A MOTHER.

The absolute hardest role to step into is motherhood. Here are some of the ways I have helped you through -

1. You delivered, not one but two, babies without an epidural. The pain you felt was insurmountable but you pushed through even when you thought you wouldn't make it.
2. You breastfed both babies even though your nipples were raw, scabby and sore. You knew the importance it would have on their health and so you kept going even though you would cry during feeds and devote countless hours to them as their source of life.
3. Not only did you breastfeed but you pumped every single night so that if your daughter needed a bottle, the extra milk was there. Sleep was so much more appealing and there were nights when you would have your husband wake you up just to pump. 
4. Some days are really tough with two kiddos. Patience can wear thin. Stir crazy sets in. But you do your best to provide for them in every way possible.

YOU ARE A DREAMER.

People will never believe in your dream as much as you do and for this reason, it's admirable that you continue to forge on even though you are not where you want to be yet. Amongst many failures, you have kept dreaming of a life that you know someday you will live. You want more than the status quo. You work to be creative. You want to serve as many women as you can possible reach. And although there are times you doubt yourself, you never give up. Persistence, that's me, will always keep you motivated to live that dream!

YOU ARE A WARRIOR.

In so many ways you show up for others and yourself. Let me remind you how ...

1. You show up for yourself to find peace with your body. You know the importance of self love, not just for you, for your daughters. You must lead the way for them and so you put that work in.
2. You show up as a wife. You are always looking for ways to keep your love alive.
3. You show up for your clients. You challenge them to think differently. You share what is working for you and help them to transform in ways that never thought possible.
4. You show up for the household. You pick up each day/night to make sure your family lives in a neat, clean home. 
5. You show up everyday by waking up and taking on the day no matter what is thrown at you.

You find a way. You always figure it out. And at the end of the day, you need to remember that you have it within you to achieve whatever it is you're going after. Persistence is never going to let you down. I am here to keep you going.

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A note to the reader: in the documentary, Made For More by Rachel Hollis she has a conference called Rise and asks the attendees to do this exercise. We hate on ourselves so much that we forget all the awesomeness we are. So take a moment, like me and write yourself a letter from your persistence. Give yourself credit for all the ways you show up and should be celebrated for.