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DaisydreamerSenior Contributor
Hi there forums community,
It's been a difficult month for so many of us, and I thought I'd share a little photo I found that helped remind me today that it's okay for my best to look different day to day.
It's okay for my best to be different that what it was yesterday, and what it was two months ago.
No matter what your best looks like today, know that here in this space your best is enough 
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
work is a bit slow @StuF , more afternoons off
looks like tomorrow is no work
yes my hairdresser just texted to say her trainee will be doing my hair without her there 
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StuFSenior Contributor
@Shaz51
I hope you're getting enough work?
A trainee, hey? Hmmm, you're braver than me! hehe
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
I struggle with that @Daisydreamer
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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor
@Shaz51 @StuF
I'm waiting for the hairdressers to come out of lockdown so I can acutally have a haircut!!!!
That's frustrating in itself because it is out of our control, even when we are doing our best.
When things are tough, a bit of self-care (including a haircut) can go a long way.
In the meanwhile, as @Daisydreamer has mentioned, my best is my best - so let's live by that. Thanks for sharing @Daisydreamer !
BPDSurvivor
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StuFSenior Contributor
@BPDSurvivor @Shaz51
Same here for barbers. I don't really care (I'm not going many places anyway) but I'm rather shaggy! Haven't had this much hair in years!!
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RedHorseSenior Contributor
What a great picture and message @Daisydreamer
The last month of Winter was indeed a tough one for me. As each new day of Spring passes I feel mounting pressure to get up and perform basic daily tasks, as well as to start sorting out the mess my illness and inactivity has caused. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed.
At this moment "my best" is literally logging in and participating in the forum on my mobile phone rather than laying in bed staring at the caravan ceiling... so your post was truly a timely one. I needed a reminder that small steps are okay as long as they are forward moving.
Thanks for sharing.
Take care, RedHorse 🌹🐴
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LostAngelSenior Contributor
thank you @Shaz51 needed hugs as lockdown and other things where getting to me over the last few days or so,talk more tomorow
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