I’m not sure where to begin. This May will be the tenth anniversary of my blog. For years I shared my goals, life changes, and bits that motivated me with you. In 2020 content creation became my full-time job. And with that, a lot of self-reflection, self-worth struggles, and questions about my overall ‘brand’ came up. The personal pulse of my blog ended up getting a bit neglected as my inner dialogue tried to decide what and how much I wanted to share. So it seems it’s time for a bit of a life update on here!
While my website is celebrating its ten-year benchmark, I’ve only been a digital creator full-time for the past three and a half years. So much of my identity had been in the goals I achieved, the companies I worked for, and even the grades I got in school. Somewhere I lost the things that made me, well me. I set off running in 2021 to match my highest salary in my last corporate job, and to my surprise, I did that, and then some. And I share this not to brag, but because it wasn’t enough for me. I still felt so unsettled in my new career.
I spent a lot of the past two years looking inward, asking questions, and refining my craft so to speak. (Along with talking to my business coach Demelza who has played a pivotal role in helping me figure it all out.) I also became a dog mom, then pregnant, and finally a mom to a beautiful daughter who is a bit over one year old. It has been years and years of change. And even as someone who embraces change, this has been a lot for me.
It finally feels that the dust has settled, and my feet have become grounded again.
One of my goals has always been and still is to stay true to my art. I think that’s why I couldn’t leave a salaried, weekly paycheck career on my own. I had to have a global pandemic do it for me (all laughs now!). Having to put a dollar amount on creation has always been (as still is) a challenge for me. But searching for items that excite me, tips that make life easier, and sharing all that I love with you brings me so much fulfillment. And luckily over the years, I had made so many genuine relationships with brands I organically shared that my job truly fell right into place.
Some recent reflections…
Now more than ever it feels important to live in each moment and to slow down. In my twenties, the season of the hustle mostly fed my ego. It took me a while to realize I didn’t want to operate my business or my life this way any longer. Anytime I find myself rushing through a moment I remind myself of this. There is so much beauty in each chapter, in a home-cooked meal, in playing with my daughter, walking Fiona, having dinner with friends, celebrating each win at work… The more I embrace these moments, the more I feed my soul.
I’ll end this with something cliche but true. The more I fill my cup, the more inspired I am and the more intentional I can be with what I share with this community. Your connection and support are invaluable.
Cheers to the revive of life updates and notes from me on the blog! Talk soon.
