01/01/2025
let’s keep it real…2024 kicked my b***y. 🥵
2023 was filled with so many wins and felt like everything was in momentum so when 2024 came and slapped me in the face with some hard truths…
I really wasn’t prepared.
and as this testing year was coming to a close I told myself I wanted to be super intentional about actually taking a real, long, rest over the break this year.
because the truth is last year I spent most my free time editing to “get ahead” for 2024.
Butttt what I’ve learned when it comes to content creation you’re never really done because there IS always something that you could be doing.
I’ve learned that if you don’t make time for the rest then it will inevitably lead to burnout, all while reducing your joy & creativity.
and I didn’t want to be signing up for that for the new year.
so I leaned heavily into resting & recharging. I leaned into “do not disturb mode” (which lets be honest is always on) but stilllll resting THIS much…
at times it felt foreign. 😫
at times I’ve caught myself feeling like “okay that’s enough rest, I need to be productive soon” 😅
but I’m trying to embrace this concept that rest is productive and I trulyyyyy do believe that in my heart but it’s much more easier said than implemented.
but we’re doing it. and I already know it’s going to allow me to step into the new year feeling ready, recharged, full of creativity, ideas, and energy to approach another year of life.
2024 she really came for me on an emotional level, and she rocked my nervous system in so many ways.
and 2025 I know will have its own new set of challenges to overcome.
so rest isn’t just a cute trendy thing I’m focusing on.
it really is essential. and does not need to be earned.
and I’m just proud of myself for ending the year by honoring that.
Happy new years friends!! Pancakes & pup cuddles are on the menu for me today. 🥞 🐾
wishing you all the best for the year ahead. and if you needed the reminder…
you are NOT your circumstances. 💥