Tag: self care

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Never Lose Sight of Your Purpose

Shaun Bradford

It’s so easy to become distracted by the need to complete tasks and mark things off our checklists that we forget our purpose– our Why. Today, I encourage you to remember your purpose. Remember why you initially wanted to make a difference.♥️ ~Shaun

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Wednesday Writings

Shaun Bradford

Happy Wednesday!

I’m feeling so much better today. Although my ears and throat still hurt, I’m coughing and blowing my nose less, which is a blessing! Y’all, last night was the first night in over a week that I actually slept most of the night. Again.. a blessing!

Y’all, for some reason the flu wasn’t even on my radar. I’ve been so concerned with being vaccinated against COVID that I kept putting off the flu vaccine, which I have been getting annually for over a decade or so. Yeah.. I should’ve known better. Next time I’m getting vaccinated. Shoot, as soon as I get over this, I’m getting vaccinated.

Anyhoo.. I’m not going to waste a blog talking about my illness. Laughing.

Before I began writing, I read last year’s journal entry– something I usually do before writing my blogs. Well, last year I was just finishing Will Smith’s memoir, WILL. Y’all, just like Michelle Obama’s newest book, The Light We Carry, there were sooo many gems in his book. As I did with his, I have highlighted and taken notes on a few things I plan to work on. Things that will help me become a better version of myself. I already know some things will be challenging – because I know me (laughing) – but I’m determined to get them done. Progression is the name of the game, right? Smiling. Looking forward to meeting the woman I’m becoming.

Well, that’s all I have for today. I pray that you have an awesome Wednesday!

Be Blessed,

Shaun

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Prioritize Self & Health

Shaun Bradford

Prioritize yourself and your health. Listen, you will never be as effective or efficient as you would like to be if you are not well— physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, financially, etc.♥️ ~ Shaun

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Hello Sunday

Shaun Bradford

Happy Sunday!

Wish I could report that I’m feeling much better, but I would be lying. What I thought was a cold was actually the flu. Then, right when I thought it was over, I developed bronchitis.

Y’all, this coughing is the worst! At least now I can get two or three sentences out without coughing my lungs out– that’s if I remember to speak in a steady tone. Before I could barely speak. Never in my life have I been so sick. Not even sure how it happened.

On another note, in a few hours I’ll be with my mom! Haven’t seen her in a few weeks due to being sick. She’s finally out of the nursing facility (was discharged the day before Thanksgiving) and living with my sister. Don’t worry, safety precautions in full effect – masks, gloves, sanitizer, Lysol, etc. She’s been asking to see her dog since she was admitted to the hospital in August; PLUS, they discharged her without sending home some of her daily medications. Yeah.. not good. So I’m delivering those. Well, delivering the medication but bringing her dog/my dog back.

Guess I forgot to mention that I now have a dog. Will share that story another time. The last time she was in a car for more than 10 minutes was over seven years ago when my sister drove her cross country from California to Mississippi. Y’all, I pray that I handle her well – feeding, potty time, etc. This new doggie owner thing– because she’s only been with me three weeks (was with my brother)– has not been simple. So yeah, this is going to be quite the adventure!

Life…

Well, let me get ready to leave. It’s about 1.5 hour drive to my sister’s. Please keep me in your prayers.

Love Y’all!♥️

Shaun