I absolutely LOVE THIS! Thank you for eloquently penning exactly how I have been feeling! I made this exact choice slowly in 2023 amongst immense pressure to remain in a position of leadership that supported others but overwhelmingly drained the life out of me. It was a difficult decision and it disappointed many who wanted me to go even further politically but I NEEDED to step away, let go of ego and pride and make space for my mental health. That hard decision set me on the path for other decisions; to let go of a huge part of my busy career life, my super active social life, and even my home of 25 years! With these choices came some grief but also a tremendous amount of peace. I could breathe again and be present and most importantly rest. I lost the stress weight I had been carrying and focused on my health and happiness. Sold my home and moved across the country to a sunny beautiful peaceful place. Learned to sit and see beauty in silence. Made time for self-care, and began to really enjoy my own company instead of the busyness and people pleasing that was once my normal. I cut my hair. I embraced change. I am still on this journey. It is new and sometimes I stumble and miss people and spaces that should remain in the past but it’s a journey that I am determined to happily continue. Thank you for the reminder that it’s ok to choose me. I am worthy of self-compassion and softness. 🥰
This is such a beautiful story! And I can relate...there's just so much to impact...and yet it's so beautiful on the other side. Thank you for sharing, showing up, and supporting with comments like this. It means the world to me!
I love this! And can relate so much. Recently moved across the country for a more peaceful & better quality of life, but left behind my business that I put blood, sweat and tears into for 8 years. But it’s in good hands and I appreciate my community so much more when I go back to visit 💕
We don’t talk enough about the grief that comes when our dreams come true, either at all or in the way we thought! I’m just so glad you are making space to grieve AND get your rest.
Honestly I’m letting go of something similar. I think past failures have made me vow to go harder and I know how burnt out that makes me feel. So with this week being my birth week I’m letting go of the past. Letting that voice that has told me for a while to “keep going” and to “push”, rest. There is a time and place to push and to keep moving but there is also a time and place for rest and I’m welcoming more of that.
Thank you for this beautiful reminder. After coming back from a retreat in Greece, I realized how we truly dog ourselves out in the states. The pressure to hustle, grind and do everything in a day is truly making us unwell. I’m also focused on creating more softness by revisiting how I approach my work day, and creating a schedule that allows for more creative flow. I recently left a part time job that I got out of scarcity and now am excited to focus 100% on my business and creativity ❤️
This is incredible, but what if you are trying to simply find your voice and this over pouring of work is a quest to find 'you'. (Im asking for a friend), lol. I've always been the confident over achiever, and coming to substack to start my account started well, how does one find space to breathe while creating?
I absolutely LOVE THIS! Thank you for eloquently penning exactly how I have been feeling! I made this exact choice slowly in 2023 amongst immense pressure to remain in a position of leadership that supported others but overwhelmingly drained the life out of me. It was a difficult decision and it disappointed many who wanted me to go even further politically but I NEEDED to step away, let go of ego and pride and make space for my mental health. That hard decision set me on the path for other decisions; to let go of a huge part of my busy career life, my super active social life, and even my home of 25 years! With these choices came some grief but also a tremendous amount of peace. I could breathe again and be present and most importantly rest. I lost the stress weight I had been carrying and focused on my health and happiness. Sold my home and moved across the country to a sunny beautiful peaceful place. Learned to sit and see beauty in silence. Made time for self-care, and began to really enjoy my own company instead of the busyness and people pleasing that was once my normal. I cut my hair. I embraced change. I am still on this journey. It is new and sometimes I stumble and miss people and spaces that should remain in the past but it’s a journey that I am determined to happily continue. Thank you for the reminder that it’s ok to choose me. I am worthy of self-compassion and softness. 🥰
This is such a beautiful story! And I can relate...there's just so much to impact...and yet it's so beautiful on the other side. Thank you for sharing, showing up, and supporting with comments like this. It means the world to me!
I love this! And can relate so much. Recently moved across the country for a more peaceful & better quality of life, but left behind my business that I put blood, sweat and tears into for 8 years. But it’s in good hands and I appreciate my community so much more when I go back to visit 💕
whew... as someone who just let go of a piece of her dream to embrace the full vision (and get some rest) - this speaks.
We don’t talk enough about the grief that comes when our dreams come true, either at all or in the way we thought! I’m just so glad you are making space to grieve AND get your rest.
Honestly I’m letting go of something similar. I think past failures have made me vow to go harder and I know how burnt out that makes me feel. So with this week being my birth week I’m letting go of the past. Letting that voice that has told me for a while to “keep going” and to “push”, rest. There is a time and place to push and to keep moving but there is also a time and place for rest and I’m welcoming more of that.
Thank you for this beautiful reminder. After coming back from a retreat in Greece, I realized how we truly dog ourselves out in the states. The pressure to hustle, grind and do everything in a day is truly making us unwell. I’m also focused on creating more softness by revisiting how I approach my work day, and creating a schedule that allows for more creative flow. I recently left a part time job that I got out of scarcity and now am excited to focus 100% on my business and creativity ❤️
Excellent to make time for YOU!
also I love that you went to Greece. I loved it there when I went....I'm desperate to get back there! I'm so happy you put yourself first!
I love this for you. May this be a season of rest AND abundance!
This is incredible, but what if you are trying to simply find your voice and this over pouring of work is a quest to find 'you'. (Im asking for a friend), lol. I've always been the confident over achiever, and coming to substack to start my account started well, how does one find space to breathe while creating?