Today, give yourself permission

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Today is World Prematurity Day,

Premature birth isn’t just an early arrival — it’s a rollercoaster of hope, fear, exhaustion, love, and resilience.
It’s celebrating every ounce gained… every breath taken… every milestone reached, no matter how small.

To all the parents and caregivers:
You are doing the hardest work with the biggest heart. Your strength matters. Your tears matter. Your hope matters.

To the babies who fought their way into the world before their time:
You are warriors. You teach us what perseverance truly means.

💜 Purple is the color of awareness.
💜 Today is for the fighters.
💜 Today is for the ones who hold them.

Other things celebrated on November 17, 2025

Odd Socks Day
National Butter Day
National Hiking Day~ A day to get outside and go for a walk in a park, forest, or on a mountain trail.
National Homemade Bread Day
International Students Day
National Baklava Day
National Reuben Day
National Testosterone Awareness Day
National Unfriend Day
Zinfandel Day

Mental Health

Every day pause, re-center, and release what weighs you down

Today, give yourself permission to take a breath—a real breath, not the rushed kind you take while juggling responsibilities, emotions, and expectations. November often brings a mix of pressure and reflection: the year is winding down, holidays are approaching, and emotional triggers can surface more easily than we expect.

Here are a few grounding reminders to guide you through the day:

🌙 1. Slow down your inner pace.

Your body might be moving fast because your to-do list is long, but your mind doesn’t have to stay in overdrive. Take five minutes to sit quietly, stretch, or breathe deeply. Those five minutes can reset an entire day.

🌿 2. Release the guilt for what you cannot do today.

Your worth is not measured by how much you accomplish. Some days are for thriving, others are for surviving. Both count.

💛 3. Name your emotion instead of fighting it.

Overwhelmed, tired, hopeful, irritated, grateful, lonely—whatever it is, naming it gives you power over it. Emotions are visitors, not permanent residents.

🔥 4. Protect your boundaries—especially today.

Say “not right now” without apology. You don’t need to explain or justify what your mental health needs.

🌤 5. Look for one small good thing.

A warm drink, a laugh, a quiet moment, a supportive message, a cozy blanket, the light outside. One good thing can interrupt a spiral more than you think.

🫶 6. Remember: you do not have to carry everything alone.

Reach out, even lightly—a text, a voice note, a check-in. Connection is medicine.

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Laurie,Your Mentor and Cheerleader

Life with Less Judgment, More Peace, Serenity & Harmony One Step at a Time