Embracing Your Present Self: The Power of Grace Dr. Martin here, let's talk about what it means to provide yourself with grace. We hear this phrase often, but what does it involve? One way I help my patients practice grace is by guiding them away from comparing themselves to a version of themselves that no longer exists. You might catch yourself saying, "I used to wake up earlier," or "I used to be more productive." The truth is, the person you were is not the person you are now. Our experiences

📌 They say “give yourself grace”… but what does that actually look like in real life?Is it letting the dishes sit a little longer because your mind and body need rest?Is it showing up messy but still showing up?Is it forgiving yourself for dropping the ball because you’ve been carrying so much already?That’s grace. That’s self-leadership. That’s healing in motion.In a world that praises hustle and perfection, giving yourself grace is radical.It’s not giving up. It’s choosing to keep going—with