Practically Fit interviews Joan Maiden
Giver Yourself Permission
July 28th, 2026 by Joan Maiden
Days have a way of filling up with all the shoulds, have-tos, and must-dos. Before we know it, our own wants and dreams get pushed to the bottom of the list.
I remember needing a permission slip for school field trips and extracurricular activities. Someone else had to say it was okay for me to go.
Today, I decided to give myself a permission slip.
The truth is, at this stage of life, no one else needs to give us permission. We can choose to make time for ourselves. We can choose joy, creativity, rest, adventure, or simply a quiet moment with a cup of coffee and our thoughts.
Today, I signed my own permission slip.
Maybe it’s time you signed yours.
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