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I Put Myself in the Picture

Filed Under: Media, Motherhood, Self Image

Day 25 of 30 Days of Positive Affirmations is about making sure that I’m in the picture, both figuratively and literally.

I was looking back through photos of family events during the past year and I noticed a few big days–like Ronin’s 8th birthday, my niece Lola’s 1st birthday, and our last family vacation to Great Wolf Lodge–where there are absolutely no photos of me. I try very hard to make sure that I come out from behind the camera at big family events or on vacations because I know it’s important to actually BE IN the family photo memories. It’s something I take seriously. So I was surprised to notice so many times when I hadn’t taken my own advice.

The sole focus does not always need to be on the kids, in a literal photography taking sense, but also in a I’m a mom taking care of my family sense. It’s important for us to be in the picture. To be a part of the action and to be a part of the photographic memories that result. 

So today’s affirmation is about just that…

Affirmation #25

Day 25 of 30 Days of Positive Affirmations

Today I remind myself that I am important. That I belong in the picture. That my kids will want me to see me there when they grow up. I love seeing photos of me and my mom from when I was little, not just to see what I looked like but to see her too. 

When it comes to photography, I do have a 2 tips for making sure you get in the photos. They are simple yes, but we don’t often remember to do this. So today, I hope you’ll repeat this little affirmation and then make a point to do these two things at family events or even just in the day to day.

#1 Take a Selfie.

Here’s one I took with Ellie on her 6th birthday. I’m sorry that I didn’t do the same for Ronin’s 8th! Those are sweet memories you’ll always remember.

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#2 Hand Someone Else the Camera.

I have gotten MUCH better about doing this, and I have a couple people who I know I can always rely on when the time comes for me to jump in the photos. My friend Julie and my brother Ron are two of my go-to people! Thanks guys! (Also from Ellie’s 6th birthday, this one was taken by Julie. ) 🙂

our family

Do you put yourself in the photos? Are you an important part of the picture?

 

30 days of positive affirmations (2)
Please check out others in the 30 Days of Positive Affirmations series (click below).

#1: Rebuild

#2: Good Thoughts

#3: Energy

#4: Positive Habits

#5: Clear Mind

#6: Support (with Mental Health Resources Printable)

#7: Self Love

#8: Relationships

#9: Creativity

#10: Willpower

#11: Bliss

#12: Qualities

#13: Superhero

#14: Confidence

#15: Admiration

#16: Page Turner

#17 Healthy Body

#18: Organization {plus storage giveaway!}

#19: Career

#20: Wealth

#21: Travel

#22 Social Media

#23 Sleep

 #24: YES and NO


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  2. Building Strong Relationships
  3. Can Old Habits Die Easy?
  4. Positive Affirmation: Find Your Bliss

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Warrior Mom. Wife. Writer. Passionate advocate for motherhood and mental health, self care and positive self image. Lover of tech, travel, books and entertainment.

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