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accomplishments and celebrate them . When you fail they help you learn from your mistakes and try again focusing on your potential . Developing a practice of acknowledging your growth and accomplishments each day is a powerful self-nurturing practice that will support you in nurturing your inner mentor . This practice will reinforce the mantra progress not perfection and will focus your attention on what you are doing well . Any acknowledgement is empowering and will lead to more appreciation of yourself and gratitude in your life .
WISDOM & SELF-GROWTH
Journaling is a wonderful way to acknowledge your growth and accomplishments . Reflecting on the following questions can be a good place to begin :
What did you do well today ?

How did you feel in the process ? Where do you want to grow ? What inspired you in the process ? Reflecting on the day or experience what are you most proud of ? What are you grateful for about yourself ?
Developing your inner mentor is an inspiring act of self-nurturing that will empower you on your journey of becoming the artist of your own life . Cultivating your inner mentor will reinforce your value and worth every day and encourage you to express yourself and your potential in infinite ways . Choosing to listen to your inner mentor will liberate you and support you in creating positive , nurturing ripple effects in the world .
May you be inspired to cultivate your inner mentor as you nurture peace in the world from the inside out !
Sending you peace , love and gratitude ,

Kelley

KELLEY GRIMES , MSW - Kelley is an empowering counselor , self-nurturing expert , sought-after speaker , an expert columnist for Aspire Magazine , expert instructor for InspiredLivingUniversity . com and the author of best-selling book , The Art of Self-Nurturing : A Field Guide to Living with More Peace , Joy & Meaning .
She is the founder of Cultivating Peace and Joy , inspiring individuals to nurture peace in the world from the inside out . Kelley is passionate about empowering overwhelmed and exhausted individuals to live with more peace , joy , and meaning through the practice of self-nurturing . She loves working with individuals , couples , and families in person and virtually to transform their lives . In addition , she provides professional and leadership development to organizations dedicated to making the world a better place .
She is honored to have been awarded the Graduate “ Above and Beyond ” Field Instructor Award from San Diego State University and the “ Olive Branch ” Award from Hands of Peace . Download your free Self-Nurturing Starter Kit at www . cultivatingpeaceandjoy . com .

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