Days 74 & 75 – Identifying What I Want Now and What I Want Most
Life often throws us into a whirlwind of activities and commitments, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and overextended. These past couple of weeks, I’ve found myself in that exact situation, where every day left me bleary-eyed and unable to stay consistent with my creative endeavors, particularly my Musings. Frustration and self-doubt began to creep in as I struggled to balance my personal goals with my daily responsibilities. It was during this time that a friend offered me a piece of advice that I initially disregarded but soon came to realize was invaluable.
In the hustle and bustle of life, it's all too easy to take on too much. For me, this past week was a prime example. My daily routine consists of an engaging and rewarding job, household chores, and various other responsibilities that left me with very little energy or time for my passion projects: working on the Hello, Fears Challenge, and writing my book. The consequence of this overextension was evident in my inability to maintain a consistent content creation schedule.
As I lamented my predicament to a friend, he offered me a simple yet profound piece of advice: it’s okay to take time for yourself. Initially, I brushed off this suggestion, thinking that pushing through and maintaining my rigorous schedule was the only way to achieve success. However, as the days passed and my exhaustion grew, I began to reconsider.
Giving myself grace means acknowledging that I am human and not a machine programmed for productivity. It means understanding that success doesn't always come from relentless striving but also from nurturing oneself along the journey.
I have realized that my true goal is not merely to meet deadlines and fulfill commitments, but to complete the 100 Day Hello, Fears Challenge, and finish my book. What I want now is to feel successful when I make progress toward this goal. It's not about how quickly I get there, but about the quality of the journey and the satisfaction I get from each step forward.
By permitting myself to step back and recharge when I need to, I am better able to reconnect with my passion for writing. Rather than seeing it as a relentless experiment I can focus on enjoying the process. This shift in perspective might allow me to write with more clarity and creativity, ultimately making my work better.
My experience this past week taught me the value of giving myself grace, of understanding that taking a step back can sometimes be the most productive thing we can do. What I want is not just to meet deadlines but to achieve my dreams, and what I want now is to feel successful in every small step I take toward that destination.
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