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It’s starting to feel like summer in CA which means more backyard water play! @onceuponafarm is the perfect on-the-go-snack because it’s packed with organic cold-pressed fruits & vegetables without added sugar.⁣
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Rumi loves to snack throughout the day so the new Smart Blends 4-Pack is a great value! You can also find Immunity Blend and other nutritious Smart Blends now available at @target. ⁣
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#ofarmpartner #FarmtoFridge #Noaddedsugar #ad ⁣

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I started seeing my therapist again. Don’t worry I’m okay—and that’s what I want to share today. I began therapy again because I want to focus on myself, my emotions and my mental well-being, to nourish myself back to optimal health after the messiness of recent years.

Because if I don’t take care of yourself, how can I show up for my kids who need so much from me? I’ve been feeling depleted, and I need a refill.

Therapy is my way of giving myself permission to talk about my emotions and thoughts for one hour every few weeks. In between, I journal every single day. I write anything and everything in there, and this practice has been so freeing.

When I was younger I loved reading fiction, books that take me away to another world. These days I enjoy books that help me to go deep within. And the world I’m finding inside myself is so fascinating. I’m currently reading @asiansformentalhealth’s new book “Permission To Come Home” and doing parts work using the Internal Family Systems Model.

I’m no stranger to going deep, but this is some really deep stuff. But every time I come out of “the work”, I feel so much lighter and happier. 🕊

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but you have permission to spend time & resources to find yourself again.

Swipe for some tools that’s been helping me recently. #aapiheritagemonth #mentalhealthawareness #asiansformentalhealth

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Some of you may already know how obsessed Rumi is with lotions. She loves to put lotion on herself, on me and everything else! 😆⁣
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My daughter will learn how a woman prioritizes herself through me. I don’t think it’s ever too early to model positive self-esteem and self-care habits and I’m starting my journey with @dove.⁣
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You can find a variety of self-care products like lotions and body wash for the whole family including kids at @walmart. #WhyIShine #Dovepartner

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Taking care of my family begins with taking care of myself. I wish I knew this in early motherhood but it’s never too late.⁣
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I know how hard it is to carve out time for oneself especially when the kids are young but this Mother’s Day, let’s intentionally make the time and love ourselves in a new way.⁣
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When the kids are asleep or with your village, @Dove is the perfect way to rejuvenate your skin and re-center your soul. You can find my favorite Dove bar soap as well as other bath products at @walmart. #whyishine #dovepartner

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