Fri-Yay!

Happy Friday!  During the duration of Covid my mom would send a Friday update around her business.  Last week was her final installment, after about 2 years, and I have decided that I am going to try my hand at a Friday update this week!  So let’s see how this goes… 

What a week!  It has definitely been one of the longest weeks I have had in a while.  It was absolutely nuts.  I remember when I interviewed for my current job my boss told me that eventually I would be so busy that I would be longing for calmer days… and wow, this week proved him so right.  I’m pooped!  But staying busy is a small blessing in its own way.  While it can be anxiety inducing for me, keeping busy keeps me motivated to get as much done as I can.  It also keeps me out of what minimal trouble I could get into!  

I think many times in our day and age, we hate to be busy.  Covid really changed the way that we view work and having multiple tasks on our plate.  I feel like, at least for me, I was able to move at a much slower pace without getting bored during Covid.  Granted, I keep myself much busier than the average person in my life generally but still, in my mind, I was less busy than I am now.  I think in someway’s complacency could easily become a trend that could potentially be a disadvantage.  It’s important to be driven and have a goal in mind.  In many ways the lines have been so blurred between taking time for yourself and being driven and goal oriented.  

Girls who were born 10 or so years before me really felt the “girl boss” phase.  Many women felt like they had to be doing something at all times in order to find some level of success.  Many suffered from burnout and exhaustion because they were overworking themselves and not taking care of their bodies and minds.  Comparatively, I feel like my age group is the complete opposite.  We are so focused on self love and taking care of the body, mind, and spirit.  But I think sometimes in all of that self improvement, we are losing grit and drive.  I have found it’s a hard balance to strike between taking care of yourself and your body but also striving to achieve great things and to overcome adversity, whatever that may look like!  

I am working to find a better balance in my life, like this week, I didn’t really eat during the workday because I felt like I couldn’t take a break.  All things considered, that’s pretty unacceptable especially considering that I work 50 feet from my kitchen.  I so badly strive for success that I overlook keeping myself healthy in order to be successful.  But, I am going to do a better job of finding a balance because that is the most important thing to strive for, a balance.