Less Force, More Flow
As a new mama, I've been slowing down more than ever before. I’ve shared before that it's been really triggering for me to see amazing creatives and business owners launching things and ramping up — meanwhile I'm pumping the brakes.
Hard Work = Success...?
Since I started this business journey over 4 years ago, I've hinged its success on showing up consistently with quality content in service of others. Subscribing to the age-old mindset that hard work is the key to success.
So as I slow WAYYY down in this new unknown season, it's scary. And it's not even about the money.
I'm scared that I'm not doing enough. I'm scared that I'm abandoning my people. I'm scared I'm disappointing them. I'm scared that everything I've put so much heart and intention into over the last 4 years won't wait around for me.
Support for Slowing Down
I've built my brand on honesty and transparency, hoping to be a light for others on their own life and business journeys. So sharing all of this openly, I've been blown away by the love and support that's risen up to greet me. That has truly been a light for me.
Ironically enough, my slowing down and stepping back seems to be just as inspiring to all of you as all the creation and sharing and posting was — perhaps even more so. I suppose it makes sense since I'm so focused on keeping a healthy balance between life and work.
But even I need the reminder sometimes. That it's okay to step back. It's okay slow down. It's okay to take a nap. It's okay to watch a movie over breakfast on Monday morning because you're not ready to handle the week yet. It's okay to hold space for what you need in this season.
Last January I set an intention instead of a resolution, and this year it remains the same. Less force, more flow.
As I enter this unknown space between business owner and new mama and eventually evolve into some unique mix of the two, there's more than a little surrender involved. It feels like a giant trust fall into the unknown.
But maybe that's where you find true success. In letting go. In surrendering control. In trusting intuition to guide you. In knowing you can be your best self, regardless of what gets done. In trusting that whatever is meant for you will find you. ✨
I believe in less force more flow.
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