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This is all you need to know: You are awesome

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Hiya Gorgeous,

I had a feeling you may need a reminder of your greatness today, just in case you forgot or crave an extra dose of praise.

So here goes oh, magical one, enjoy and soak in the self-care tips as well.

You are awesome.

End of story. Period. Print it, post it, feel it. You were born awesome and you will leave awesome. There may be lessons, bumps and arrests along the way, but that doesn’t change the fact that you are a totally delicious hug magnet. If folks aren’t hugging you right now, they just don’t know what they’re missing. I feel sad for them. Because you are as wonderful as I describe; there’s no need to worry about your worth or feel undeserving.

Whenever I experience those dark feelings, I know something is off in my life.

I quickly hop in my invisible plane (the same model Wonder Woman used to fly) and soar up to about 30,000 feet. The view up there is perfect. I peek out the window and evaluate my emotional landscape. Are my crops dry and undernourished? Are they being rushed? Imagine a farmer pulling on her kale buds while shouting, “Grow, you damn plant!” Does my kale feel cramped? Space is needed. Light is needed. Water is needed. Love is always, endlessly needed. You get the point. Negative self-talk is like a weed that must be pulled before it chokes out the garden of your mind. Grab it at the root when possible.

I didn’t always have this perspective.

When I was first diagnosed with cancer over a decade ago, I couldn’t see beyond the rim of my martini glass. But I didn’t stay in that place for long. Instead of falling deep into despair, or letting fear destroy me, I decided to say yes to me—yes to life. I turned to whole foods, functional medicine and a heaping dose of awesome thoughts. I also made space for quiet time. Shhh. Quiet. Meditation, prayer, love. Quiet. When the anger came (and it still does), I let myself truly feel it. Spit, foam at the mouth…cry. Process it and get it the eff out! I also quit my job and moved outta the big city. Hello, fresh air and country life! Cancer helped me create my own personal heaven. And for that, I am grateful. But you don’t have to wait or get rattled to your core to shift the way you care for yourself. Create a sacred plan today. You are worth it.

Sure there are still stumbles and setbacks.

And yes I have crap-tastic days—I don’t want to paint a picture-perfect, peachy world. But when the darkness comes, I rely on my self-care practice to guide me back to the light. The more I practice, the easier and more effortless it gets. Remember this: The greatest relationship you will ever have in this life is the relationship you have with yourself. Build it. Strengthen it. Tend and maintain your belief in your awesomeness because when you feel consistently terrible, the world suffers. Cheer yourself up, doll!

And just in case you need a little help gettin’ that grin back, press play below!

Believe me, the world needs wonderful you.

Rest a little more, recharge those batteries as my grandma would say, have a snack (preferably a healthy one!), gently pet your own head and say a sweet word (or ten). You’re ready for everything you always dreamed of. Personally, I plan on marinating in my absolute magnificence! Wanna join me?

Now I’d love to hear from you: What’s one awesome thing about yourself you can share with me? I’d sure love to learn. xo!

Peace & awesomeness,

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  1. Lori says:

    Thank you Kris. I need this today. And synchronistically I received your pack of love notes yesterday and the “You are awesome” card is the first I pulled. Thank you for sharing yourself. It helps so many.

  2. Dale Lynn says:

    I’m great at cooking! I love cooking for others! It fills my heart

  3. Karen says:

    I really needed your supportive self-care tips. I am in the middle of a marriage crisis and just can’t find my way to the surface to move forward. I am a 53 year old woman artist and stay home mom. My husband had a brief affair that has left me devastated. I have never felt more vulnerable and alone in my life. I am tired of feeling like a victim and disappointed in my life choices. I am afraid to stay and I am afraid to go…this journey is a tough one and I am loosing steam. I am a healthy eater yet I am mired in the moment and don’t know how to release my anger and forgive. I am a gluten free vegan and working on a cookbook for my “non” vegan friends and family. You are an inspiration and my daily pick-up. I just want to thank you for being you and reaching out.
    Karen

  4. AB says:

    Thank you for this post today. You are awesome. I am awesome (it feels strange to say that about myself). In reading your post, during a tough time I am going through in my life right now, where I feel alone and disconnected, this was a gentle mind shifter and a valuable lesson to me. Thank you thank you thank you. I am awesome (squirmy feeling) because I am kind to everyone I come in contact with.

  5. Christine says:

    What’s truly awesome about me…. My hair! I freakin love my hair. It’s big, curly, super strong and is basically my trademark. Plus it’s really pretty too. xo

  6. pamelia says:

    THANK you for this great post/reminder!! I need it working in the customer service field. I’m not as healthy or positive or great as you are yet:D Work in progress constantly. Thanks again!!!

  7. marie says:

    For a while now I have seen and have been lifted by your wonderful comments. They really make a difference Thank you.!! Awesome is not a word I use lightly …………………. but you are.

  8. Chenell says:

    Needed the reminder this morning!

  9. Rebecca Keddell says:

    Thank you as always for your uplifting and supportive words Kris…you are indeed a bowl of awesome sauce . One awesome thing about myself is my witty and playful sense of humor! I think it keeps me young at heart .
    Take care and have a wonderful day xoxo,
    Rebecca

  10. Beautiful reminder, thank you xxx

  11. Melanie says:

    Hi Kris,

    I am so grateful that after all these years of beating myself up and feeling misserable while doing that, I’m finally starting to appreciate my own selfworth. A lot has changed in the past two years. I’m feeling better now in my 40’s than in my 30’s. Imagine that. I’m feeding my body as much as healthy foods and drinks as possible, resulting in less and less IBS pains too. I’ve also bought your Crazy Sexy Love notes. They look really beautiful. Thank you so much for the inspiration. ❤️ Melanie

  12. Marci says:

    I woke up this morning feeling a bit ‘off’. This was the best thing to wake up to I could imagine. Thank you universe for your divine synchronicity! Cheers to you Kris!

  13. I send you all my love! This is perfect for my journey and I’m going to practice taking the invisible plane out daily. Thank you

  14. Paula says:

    Dear Kris,
    I really love your honesty. I sometimes feel I’m causing the physical pain I am experiencing because I’m not doing enough affirmations ~ you seem to be the only person in the “positivity” movement who admits to having a bad day once in a while, and THAT is what helps me get through my tough times. Thank you for that, and for your cheerful and encouraging spirit, too. I have read all of your books, and I recommend you to SO many people.
    As for sharing something awesome about myself, I would say it’s my creativity and my ability to connect with children and help them feel great. And, I have an idea for you for someday ~ I love your crazy sexy love notes, and I think children would love them, too. It might be fun to create some that used children’s drawings.
    Wishing you the very best September! And thanking you for the positive influence you have had on my life!

    • Kris Carr says:

      Thanks so much for the love, support and suggestion, Paula. xo, kc

    • Angela says:

      Hey Paula
      Sending you love all the way from the UK..
      I know many people in the wellness movement and many people we think of as thought leaders and healthy people on this path and ALL of them have bad days..
      Me too and in super into personal development, healthy living and so forth..
      In fact I have bad days often. Or bad moments even..
      It’s totally normal isn’t it!

      Thank you for your comment and share.
      You are doing your best in any given moment with your current level of awareness – as Lousie hay says.. Focus on what you do and love where you are at..
      You inspired me with your post
      X
      Angela

  15. Karolina says:

    Kris, you are magnificent! Thank you for all you are! And for this message – I’m taking this to my day as a mantra and action:

    ‘I plan on marinating in my absolute magnificence!’

    One thing that I deeply love about myself is being love, I know I am love and I know that we can dissolve all boundaries with love. I am happy each time when I chose to tap into this strenght instead of cloudy ego dream. Just as you are, shiny, truthful love, spreading joy to all of us! Thank you, Kris, for supporting all of us! let’s have something nutritious and happy today for our body and soul!

    xoxo
    Karolina

  16. Alycia Lee says:

    After six year of pregnancy, nursing and little ones, I am rediscovering my inner cowgirl! I have always been adventurous and very self sufficient, traveling by myself, repairing and racing my own cars, working hard physically in male dominated jobs and in general doing a lot of things that most girls don’t usually do. Since I got married and had babies and literally have forgotten this part of myself. But it has not gone away and now I feel like I am coming out from under the blanket of early motherhood. It feels so good to remember who I am and now I even feel much more capable as a mother. I so look forward to sharing these parts of myself with my two young daughters. I am awesome! Thanks for these words this morning ❤️

    • Tara says:

      Thanks for the reminder that days for myself are not gone for good! As a mother of a soon-to-be 2 year old with another one on the way I needed to hear this

  17. Brenda Campos says:

    Hey Lovely Lady Kris!

    Thank you for your awesomeness which reminded me of my own! 🙂

    Trying to come to NY to see you speak at You Can Do It-2015 (all the way from Brazil!)! Sad Dr Wayne Dyer will not be speaking, but I know his message will continue to resonate!

    Have a fabulous one and thank you for being so inspiring!

    Brenda (Nina) Campos

  18. Angela says:

    I am awesome. You are awesome, Kris. My dogs are awesome. My love for animals and my compassion for others is awesome. My current work to manifest the property of my dreams and open my animal healing centre is awesome. Thank you x

  19. Carol says:

    Thanks for the reminder of the importance of self care. One of my favourite things to do is to watch the sunrise – and then meditate. That fills me with joy and gratitude.

  20. Joyce says:

    Thanks for the reminder Kris. I take myself to a yoga class and get on the mat, even on days when I’d prefer not to, I’m always glad I made the effort, and only regret days I don’t.

    • Eileen says:

      Just perfect time today I will not be my best til I get rid of the crappy stress very bad communication issues with my husband and also financial issues he won’t see a therapist but I guess I will go myself can’t hurt I juice smoothies try to exercises but this chronic stress is killing me thanks for the positive energy

      • Delia says:

        Eileen, keep at it and stay strong. Follow your intuition. Don’t worry about the results. Everything will work out. Once I started to do that my stress lessened but I was in a similar situation, still in progress but I keep reminding myself that i don’t want to dragged in further or anymore. Whatever the outcomes are, they were meant to be and you’ll feel better about yourself.

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