Week 13 Newsletter: “Movement, Perfectionism & Finding Joy in the Now”
This week, I’ve been reflecting on three themes that feel deeply connected: the way movement clears anxious energy, how perfectionism often hides fear of judgment, and the practice of finding joy now.
Hi MyMindGrove Friends🌿
Each of these are a gentle little reminder that we can’t always “think” our way to peace. Sometimes the nervous system needs something different: movement, self-acceptance, or gratitude for what’s already here.
Here’s what’s coming up this week!
Post 1) Movement as Medicine
Post Day: Monday @ 7:00 PM EST
To be totally honest, lately, I’ve been feeling behind in life. I’ve been comparing myself to others, questioning if I’m good enough, and putting pressure on myself to have it “all figured out.”
When I’m in that headspace, I’ve realized I can’t just think my way back to a state of calm. Forcing myself to sit and meditate when I’m already anxious does not work, and can actually leave me feeling more anxious and restless.
Overtime, I realized doing some form of movement whether it’s pilates, running, yoga or even walking, really wipes my slate clean. It helps me release stress, and clears space for me to come back home to myself.
Movement has truly become my medicine.
If you’ve been feeling stuck or overwhelmed, I hope this reminds you that you are not alone and that sometimes the way forward is through the body, not the mind.
We can calm the body and the mind will follow :)
Post 2) What’s Hiding Behind Perfectionism?
Post Day: Wednesday @ 12:00 PM EST
Perfectionism isn’t really about wanting to be the best. It’s about protecting yourself from how others might perceive you if you’re not.
For many of us, it began as a survival strategy. At some point growing up we began to equate our worth with our accomplishments. This happens when we were celebrated for our achievements and punished for our mistakes.
Over time, our nervous system may learn that we have to be “perfect” in order to be safe. When this happens, our brain tends to use perfectionism as a defense mechanism. We begin to believe there is safety in “getting it right.”
Perfectionism becomes a trap and we get caught in a loop of needing external validation from others. We leave our worth up for debate based on what others think of us.
Real freedom comes when you stop living for the approval of others and start accepting yourself in the wins, the mistakes, and everything in between.
If you struggle with perfectionism, I want you to know:
You are always worthy no matter what.
You are innately worthy during the ups and downs and everything in between.
That truth cannot be taken away!
Post 3) Joy in the Everyday 🌸
Post Day: Thursday @ 7:00 PM EST
Recently, I have been noticing that I have been treating the present moment like a means to an “end” instead of a moment to be “fully lived.”
I came across this quote:
“If you can’t find joy in your life the way it is now, then you will always have less.”
This mindset shift from @antoniathelifecoach reminded me that joy isn’t waiting at the finish line. It’s here, woven into the small moments of now.
Practicing gratitude shifts my perspective and reminds me that joy can be as simple as laughter with friends, a warm cup of coffee, or a walk in the sun.
What’s one small thing bringing you joy right now?
Gentle Little Reminder 🌿
Movement, self-acceptance, and joy are all invitations to meet life as it is — not when things are “perfect,” not when everything slows down, but right here, right now.
You are innately worthy, just as you are. Nothing can take that away.
Thank you for being here, for sharing this space with me, and for walking this journey together. 💛
Warmly,
Kenzie, Founder, MyMindGrove 🌿
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