Hello, there.
Have you slowed down yet, ? Given in to the fact that you won’t get it all done before “EOY”?
Today, I am getting real with the fact that I will not “be perfect” before end of year:
I won’t finish my to-do list.
I won’t have every single thing organized.
I won’t hit my goal weight.
I won’t have learned every new design skill I wanted to learn.
And…I’m finally starting to feel some PEACE.
I’ve had so much fear this year. So much has happened, and though I accomplished so much I never thought I’d do, there were also so many hard things that happened, and in some cases, are still happening.
I can’t control those things. I can try to influence them, but in the end, what will be, will be.
I have to focus on this moment, and this singular moment? It is chock full of blessings.
A cozy place to work
My sweet little boy doing an art project just a few feet away while I do my thing
A little pocket of time to write
The life of creativity, inspiration, and coziness and time with family that I wanted? I have that life.
I work from home, on really interesting projects…and I simultaneously get to pick my children up from school, hear about their days, and help them with homework, instead of only getting to see them for about 30 min in a huge rush (when I used to commute to the city every day).
This life has its own challenges and worries. But I pursued it, and now I have it. It’s really easy to forget that (or hand-wave-it) sometimes.
So if you’re reading this…it’s okay to give up on being perfect in 2024.
Nothing of note needs to get done right now.
It’s okay to rest.
It’s okay to nap the next 3 days away.
It’s okay to make ugly drawings no one will see.
It’s okay to stop watching your phone.
It’s okay to heal & nourish yourself.
“EOY” is an arbitrary date that isn’t even agreed upon by all cultures in the world; so instead of using it a stick to beat yourself up with, remember the progress you’ve made, and ARE making.
It is safe to celebrate your successes even when you are mourning your losses. It's safe to hope — even when you're worried about how it's all going to play out.
XOXO,
Cathy