How are you holding up?
It’s been another interesting week full of lessons, realizations and lots and lots of feelings. So, for this week’s Friday 5 I thought I’d share some of my takeaways from the week. Ready?
Friday 5: My top 5 lessons from this week…
1. Sweet, sweet surrender.
If you’ve been following me for awhile you already know I’m a self-proclaimed recovering control freak, but this week I’ve given into the blissful feeling of surrender. They officially closed my son’s school for the remainder of the school year and our moving plans are put on hold until who knows when. Traditionally that would throw my mind into a complete meltdown, but not this week. This week I surrendered and you know what? It’s pretty amazing. With so much up in the air at the moment, the best thing I could do was let go and trust. And while it can be super scary when you don’t know what lies ahead, it’s also oddly freeing. Surrender is sweet friends. Give it a try!
2. Navigating the in-between.
We are in what I like to call the “in-between” space. We are in the middle of a worldwide transformation and in a way are in between worlds. The life we had before all of this will likely be very different than the life we live after this moment. So…what do we do in the in-between? That really is up to us all individually. My suggestion is to go within and FEEL your way forward. Allow your intuition to guide you through the days and what you need to process, feel, do, and be. I honestly think that is part of the message for us all. Feeling our way forward is the best thing we can do in the in-between. What are your feelings telling you?
3. Protect your peace.
I am learning more and more each day how to protect my peace of mind because after all…mindset and mental health are critical right now. What I’m learning is that there are things I need to do and things I need to stop doing in order to protect my peace. Things to do: Move my body, daily mindset work, get some fresh air every day & read for fun. Things to stop doing: Watching the news, forcing action, worrying about what’s going to happen next. I’m finding that my peace of mind is deeply connected to being in the moment. What do you need to do to protect your peace during this time?
4. Give yourself a break.
I learned this week that I can’t expect myself to wear all the hats at once and that I actually need to give myself a break. Yes, I am at home and I am working, home schooling, connecting with clients & navigating the unknown right now but some days “all the things” feels too heavy. So, I’m allowed to have a break. I’m allowed to refresh, regroup, take a nap & ignore the pile of laundry that needs to be folded….and you are too. Consider this permission to give yourself a break where you need it right now.
5. Gratitude & Grace.
Everyday I am finding more reasons and ways to be grateful during this crazy time and it’s been incredible. There are so many things I have taken for granted when life was busy and full of “stuff” and now that a lot of that is stripped away, I’m seeing my life with fresh eyes. I don’t know about you, but my hope is that when we are able to emerge from our homes and reconnect again that we maintain the gratitude and grace that is being experienced in the here and now. What are you most grateful for right now?
I know this is a tough time for a lot of people and I want to help in any way I can. If you are looking for a bit of support, hit the link below and let’s chat.