I want you to stop right now, today, and take in the wonder that is you.
Not the you from 5 or 10 years ago or the you that you plan to be “someday”, the you that stands here today.
She is wonderful.
She is strong.
She is worthy.
She is beautiful.
She works hard.
She is loved.
She has a great laugh.
She loves ice cream or chocolate or a hot cup of coffee.
She can carry such heavy loads – in her arms or in her heart.
She celebrates.
She listens – often to what isn’t even being said.
She makes tough choices.
She loves deeply.
She is powerful.
She is a good friend, wife, sister, mother, individual.
She has a story to tell.
She hugs freely.
She knows how to nurture others- and needs to nurture herself as well.
She is doing the best she can with what she has.
She feels deeply.
She has dreams.
She can be silly or serious.
She can fly. You just can’t see her wings.
She is brave.
She is wonderfully unique.
She is needed.
She is deserving.
She is right where she needs to be today.
She can take a break.
She can indulge.
She can dance and sing and giggle.
She sees rainbows and stars and shares them.
She holds on and she lets go.
She can handle it.
She has talents.
She asks questions, learns and grows.
She is making magical memories all the time.
She is awesome.
She is smart.
She is real.
She is free.
She can.
She does.
She has.
She is.
She is enough.
Silence your inner critic and tell her the truth – you are enough! Live your life today. Enjoy it. Embrace it. Honour it. Fulfil your needs, whatever they are.
Edited to add: a printable version was made on request so you can download the you are enough printable here.
Find your simple,
Deb
If you need a little more to tell you it is okay to not do it all and be it all I wrote this for you too and want you to get rid of your superhero cape.
because it is Tuesday I hang out with Jess and a few dozen amazing bloggers for IBOT – go check it out.








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Twitter: Slowyourhome
June 5, 2012 at 8:16 am
This is fabulous, Deb! Every woman needs to know and believe these things.
Thanks for the epic pick-me-up! xx
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Twitter: findyoursimple
June 5, 2012 at 10:22 am
Yes they do -= we are all wonderful and unique and doing the best we can… Glad you feel lifted xxx
Debra Dane recently posted..Creative Ways to encourage kids to try new foods
Deb, I cannot tell you how much I needed to read this today. Self doubt is one of my worst enemies and when it settles in, it can ruin the most wonderful of days. Thank you beautiful xx
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June 5, 2012 at 10:23 am
Oh wonderful Sonia – never doubt yourself – you are truly inspiring and a wonderful person I aspire to be more like.
Debra Dane recently posted..More is not necessarily better
Beautiful Deb. I think this is something we all need to read once in a while!
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June 5, 2012 at 10:24 am
Thanks Daisy – another wonderful woman I have met and can testify to how awesome you are!
Debra Dane recently posted..Top 10 tips to declutter your bookshelf
this post just made my heart that little bit lighter xxxxx
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June 5, 2012 at 10:24 am
I am so happy to hear that Sonia – here’s to a good week!!
Debra Dane recently posted..Grateful for cold weather
This is absolutely beautiful, Deb. Something I need to read every day. I love “She listens – often to what isn’t even being said.”
Twitter: findyoursimple
June 5, 2012 at 1:19 pm
Thanks Deb – and that is a special talent I think we women have in spades! xx
Debra Dane recently posted..Simplify your life {Week 21: Home Audit}
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June 5, 2012 at 9:52 am
I had tears reading this Deb, and I’ll be passing this on to a few people who I think don’t hear this often enough. Thanks lovely xo
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June 6, 2012 at 9:18 am
Spam got your comment – so glad I rescued it Kristen. You are such a lovely person I have connected with thanks to blogging and I hope you remember every day you are enough!
Debra Dane recently posted..Creative Ways to encourage kids to try new foods
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June 9, 2012 at 7:05 pm
WP doesn’t like me commenting, they quite often go to spam, lol!
Your words of wisdom have got me through many a day Deb, I am very grateful to have connected with you also. I hope you always remember that YOU are enough too xo
Kristen recently posted..{Thankful Thursday} – The everything edition
LOVE THIS! it is such a great and timely reminder Deb x
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Twitter: findyoursimple
June 5, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Thanks beautiful – hope you are well! xx
Debra Dane recently posted..More is not necessarily better
This was serendipitous for me to read today. And it linked in with Jess’s post as well. The universe is punching me in the face with signs
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June 5, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Now you need to believe it and trust in yourself – you are enough! xxx
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June 5, 2012 at 11:22 am
That is gorgeous! We do need to remember that we are enough. Thank you, Rachel x
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Twitter: findyoursimple
June 5, 2012 at 1:42 pm
It can be hard as that inner voice can be loud, but we CAN shut her up! xx
Debra Dane recently posted..Grateful for cold weather
Oh Deb. I so needed to read that RIGHT THIS MOMENT! So, thank you.
Simply Kate/My Dear Angel recently posted..Beautiful, like a rainbow
Twitter: findyoursimple
June 5, 2012 at 1:42 pm
I hope you take it to heart Kate – you are wonderful and amazing!!
Debra Dane recently posted..Creative Ways to encourage kids to try new foods
Twitter: AspiringMum
June 5, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Just beautiful, Deb. Something we all need to believe and be proud of. Thank you.
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Twitter: findyoursimple
June 5, 2012 at 1:43 pm
You are welcome Debbie!
Debra Dane recently posted..More is not necessarily better
Thanks Deb I needed this! Something to print and remember xx
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Twitter: findyoursimple
June 5, 2012 at 1:43 pm
I hope you do remember. I think I will print and add to my journal front inside cover – everyone has days of doubt!
Debra Dane recently posted..Simplify your life {Week 21: Home Audit}
I absolutely love this! I want to print it up and hang it somewhere.
Except the ‘she huge freely’ part

Jess recently posted..The Power of One
Twitter: findyoursimple
June 5, 2012 at 1:44 pm
LOL Jess – you hug in virtual ways ; )
Debra Dane recently posted..More is not necessarily better
I am loving myself sick thanks to you Deb!
Twitter: findyoursimple
June 5, 2012 at 1:45 pm
So nice to have you with me Kristin – and you deserve to be loving yourself like crazy!
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June 5, 2012 at 1:12 pm
And she is so glad she follows this blog and read this post. x
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Twitter: findyoursimple
June 5, 2012 at 1:46 pm
You are too sweet Em – thanks for being here
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June 5, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Perfect Deb
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June 5, 2012 at 1:47 pm
xx to you.
Debra Dane recently posted..More is not necessarily better
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June 5, 2012 at 4:17 pm
Doing the best we can here! Thank you!

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June 6, 2012 at 9:04 am
You are doing amazing Carmen – so strong! xx
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June 5, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Thanks for reminding us!
Karen at MomAgain@40 recently posted..On the floor, that’s where the conversation is
Twitter: findyoursimple
June 6, 2012 at 9:04 am
You’re welcome – we all need reminding regularly and need to acknowledge all we are and do!
Debra Dane recently posted..Creative Ways to encourage kids to try new foods
My favourite line is “She can fly – you just can’t see her wings”
Thank you so much Deb, I will be printing this list and reading it often.
Jo xo
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Twitter: findyoursimple
June 6, 2012 at 9:05 am
Thanks Jo! xx
Debra Dane recently posted..Grateful for cold weather
This is awesome Deb.. I bet a lot of people said this is exactly what they wanted or needed to hear right now! Well I am one of those… I am going to print this out and put it next to me at work and on the fridge… a constant reminder of how good we really are!! xx
Java Jane recently posted..How my life is like Bridget Jones…
Twitter: findyoursimple
June 6, 2012 at 9:20 am
Thanks Jane – glad I found your comment in spam (not sure why it went there). I hope you will remember it regularly. We put so much pressure on ourselves these days – less striving, more being who we are is what I am thinking!!
Debra Dane recently posted..Top 10 tips to declutter your bookshelf
Powerful words!
Thank you

Kirsty recently posted..Weekly Meal Plan & Photo a Day June
This is beautiful and amazing. The best thing to read this morning while savouring my coffee!
Twitter: findyoursimple
June 6, 2012 at 9:07 am
Thanks Beth – I hope you take it to heart – you are an awesome chick and I am glad to have got to know you through blogging xx
Debra Dane recently posted..Creative Ways to encourage kids to try new foods
Thankyou so much for this beautiful post.Someone said something to me today that broke my heart into a million little pieces.Your words really helped me.I truelly appreciate how you took the time to write to help others.Thanks again xx
Twitter: findyoursimple
June 6, 2012 at 9:07 am
Deby I am so sad to hear that someone would say something that negative to you – all I have seen of you is your support of so many out there. They can say what they want but we can choose to ignore it – that is not your truth! xxx
Debra Dane recently posted..Grateful for those that listen
Thankyou so much this brought tears to my eyes! For always making me feel better about life, love and who I am thankyou Deb from the bottom of my heart. Xx
Twitter: findyoursimple
June 6, 2012 at 10:17 pm
Rachael – thank you for one of the nicest comments ever! xx
Debra Dane recently posted..Creative Ways to encourage kids to try new foods
So profoundly moving. I am printing this and shall read it every day. Beautiful writing, my friend.
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Twitter: findyoursimple
June 6, 2012 at 10:18 pm
Thank you Rachel – I hope you had a wonderful time with your family!
Debra Dane recently posted..More is not necessarily better
I’ve saved this for another rainy day, as today was sure one of them and it helped to read your words. Many thanks xxx
Twitter: findyoursimple
June 6, 2012 at 10:18 pm
I am so glad it helped Lea – one day at a time hon! xx
Debra Dane recently posted..Grateful for those that listen
Oh My God Debs!
I came straight here via your email and this beautiful post has brought me to tears… Why is it so hard to see the good in ourselves?
Thank you x
Twitter: findyoursimple
June 6, 2012 at 10:19 pm
I think we are so hard on ourselves because we want to be the best we can be, but that best is at such a high standard it is impossible to meet – YOU are awesome and more than enough miss Sarah
Debra Dane recently posted..Grateful for cold weather
Great list. Thank you. I needed this today.
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Twitter: findyoursimple
June 6, 2012 at 10:20 pm
You are welcome – i hope tomorrow treats you well xx
Debra Dane recently posted..Simplify your life {Week 21: Home Audit}
I needed this tonight, Deb. Always striving. x
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Twitter: findyoursimple
June 7, 2012 at 7:27 am
Email me any time you need more of this – I am always here hon – you are enough for sure!!
Debra Dane recently posted..Teaching kids how to manage the endless wants
I love this, and for once in my life, I already knew this before reading it. I love the person I am right in this moment. In fact, I can’t remember the last time I liked me so much. But it doesn’t hurt to be reminded of it, often! Thanks, Deb! I feel like I’ve gotten to this point, this year, with your help!
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Twitter: findyoursimple
June 7, 2012 at 7:49 pm
So thrilled to read this hon – makes my heart happy xx
Debra Dane recently posted..Teaching kids how to manage the endless wants
Hello,
I’m relatively new to this site and I just want to thank you for being here! I found you just when I needed to. And thank you for this post; I’ve spent the last 45 years feeling like I wasn’t enough and am working hard to reverse the thought process. I’ve posted your list on my bathroom mirror; a daily reminder I will look forward to starting tomorrow. Thank you!
Twitter: findyoursimple
July 10, 2012 at 12:08 pm
I am so glad you found the post and that it helped you – you CAN reverse the thought process as what ever we focus on grows. keep telling yourself you are enough, you are wonderful and are just the way you are supposed to be (bringing your unique self and giftys to the world!) xxx
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