Permission Card... A Reminder to Take Care of Yourself

Since we were children, we've listened to parents, siblings, friends, society tell us how they expect us to act. Sometimes, those messages are useful ("Look before crossing the road.") and sometimes the messages that seem perfect for others do not make sense for you. Permission Cards help to remind you that this is your life and you can give yourself permission to live it your way... even if that way isn't perfect for anyone else.

Someone you care about doesn't know they have permission to do (or not do) whatever is necessary to take care of themselves. Let them know they have permission to look after their own needs. Ask them to imagine what it would be like to take care of themselves in the way they take care of others... Send them a Permission Card.

Because life moves quickly and we often forget that we are allowed to ask for help, to rest and even to disappoint others in order to take care of ourselves.

How to use your Permission Card

1. Find a quiet, comfortable space.
2. Hold your card, read the words and feel the words and take a moment to go inside.
3. When you're ready put your card in a prominent place as a reminder.
4. And do whatever is necessary to take care of you.

When you put your Permission Card where you can see it every day, it continues to remind you that this is your life, you have permission to live it.