The Art of Showing Up and Finding Your Pace
Life’s hard, but you can do hard things
Today is Day 6 of my self-imposed writing challenge.
I’m enjoying my time in the mountains surrounded by lush nature as I’m writing this. So that’s probably why I don’t feel like writing.
But I still show up because I don’t want perfectionism to get the best of me. So excuse me as I flick a metaphorical middle finger at my inner critic attempting to stifle my progress.
Moving on.
Taking a Break From the Hustle Culture
Oh, I’m pro-hustle. I like the idea of setting up multiple income streams, breaking free from complacency, and keeping myself busy.
But the hustle culture feels like a double-edged sword sometimes. On a positive note, it means the generation today has more access to tools to make better-informed decisions. More channels to accumulate wealth, yay!
However, it can also lead to burnout, anxiety, and self-doubt. All because we compare ourselves to these busy people. When in fact, people have their own ways and duration of coping.
It’s a Marathon, Set Your Own Pace
So if you need some words of comfort or self-care reminders, this post is for you.
Life’s not meant to be great every day, all the time. Otherwise, we’ll never appreciate the extraordinary days that make it so special.
Maybe slow days are meant for slowing down and appreciating how far you’ve come.
Maybe you don’t need to do things perfectly all the time.
Maybe you have to stop comparing your own busy day to someone else’s busy day. You don’t know what people are going through behind the scenes, anyway.
Sometimes you get tired of doing things you love — and that’s okay. Hey, a parent gets tired of their children sometimes. But we all know that feeling is temporary.
What you can do is focus on your lane. Try to take the first small step, and see if you can build momentum.
Gauge what your ‘best’ looks like today. If things are still not flowing the way they usually do, then just show up.
Showing up means honoring your commitments and responsibilities even when you’re not feeling your best.
It’s about acknowledging that motivation can ebb and flow, but your determination remains constant.
So you decide what showing up looks like.
Showing up looks like still going to the gym despite working out less intensely.
Showing up looks like replying to messages and letting them know you’ll get back to them.
Showing up looks like writing a short post like this one.
What does showing up look like to you? Whatever that may be, let me just say:
I’m proud of you. Carry on ❤
