Great read. I have to remind myself that there is no need to rush anything. I put that hard pressure on myself from 2020-2022 and the results from that was terrible anxiety. Eventually, I learned to relax and take is slow. This year, I'll be exploring fictional writing along with advancing my painting+drawing. I'm all too excited about this but I know that keeping my pace slow and focused is absolutely necessary. 💙
Love this for you, Alex! PACE is everything. We only feel we're behind when we lose focus. Something a friend has told me to try and develop is soem kind of routine daily. Something I can control and to start at the bare minimum. Even if it's just doing my bed, reading my bible, a few minutes on my audio book etc. It's kept me focused on my lane and what I can control and it's been helpful!
I really love the idea of going at your own pace. I usually have a vision board for the year done by now, but I’ve been letting myself think and ease into figuring it out.
I have enjoyed reading this newsletter so far and I’m excited to hear more of your revelations in this new year!
"The only time we feel behind is when we're trying to run someone else's race".
What a word! I think most people are feeling the same overwhelm reflected in your letter, no matter their profession. It's unnatural to set goals in Winter — Spring is the time for beginnings. I feel like this "New Year, new you", concept is somehow capitalism's fault 😅
Great read. I have to remind myself that there is no need to rush anything. I put that hard pressure on myself from 2020-2022 and the results from that was terrible anxiety. Eventually, I learned to relax and take is slow. This year, I'll be exploring fictional writing along with advancing my painting+drawing. I'm all too excited about this but I know that keeping my pace slow and focused is absolutely necessary. 💙
Love this for you, Alex! PACE is everything. We only feel we're behind when we lose focus. Something a friend has told me to try and develop is soem kind of routine daily. Something I can control and to start at the bare minimum. Even if it's just doing my bed, reading my bible, a few minutes on my audio book etc. It's kept me focused on my lane and what I can control and it's been helpful!
Yes, last year I was able to find a routine and still be able to work on my craft without getting overwhelmed. Thank you.💙
I really love the idea of going at your own pace. I usually have a vision board for the year done by now, but I’ve been letting myself think and ease into figuring it out.
I have enjoyed reading this newsletter so far and I’m excited to hear more of your revelations in this new year!
Love to hear that! Take your time. You're running your own race. Glad to hear you're pacing yourself and not guilting into rushing things.
I'm so glad you're enjoying this newsletter! Thanks for letting me know.. it's a good reminder for me to keep going :)
"The only time we feel behind is when we're trying to run someone else's race".
What a word! I think most people are feeling the same overwhelm reflected in your letter, no matter their profession. It's unnatural to set goals in Winter — Spring is the time for beginnings. I feel like this "New Year, new you", concept is somehow capitalism's fault 😅
So glad it resonated with you! And ABSOLUTELY feel you on Spring lol. Spring always feels new haha. The New Year, New Me is so played out.
“This newsletter might feel like it’s everywhere...”
Nope, the newsletter and your testimony were clear and cogent and right on time.
Thanks so much Tomi! I really appreciate the kind words