In my “resting” girl era
As a self employed girlie, there are many periods in my life where I am constantly on the go.
It feels like I have been on an endless hamster wheel for the last 8 years of my career and I’ve only just rewarded myself a grand amount of guilt-free time off.
For the last 10 weeks, I have really been enjoying my life! I kicked off my summer holidays in Cannes, France for a spontaneous business/pleasure trip, frolicked in Venice, Italy for my friend's 30th birthday and have indulged in some late night partying and do-nothing days in between. The 21 year old version of me would be so proud!
My first night out in Cannes!
As a chronic overachiever, I’m always thinking about my next job or opportunity which makes it hard for me to truly switch off. I noticed I subconsciously started attaching my self worth to my productivity and achievements which makes it difficult to enjoy a break when all my brain wants is to find something to do.
Having experienced burnout before, I didn’t have the time or the energy to put myself through it again so I knew I had to check in with myself before I headed into overdrive. Here are a few that I had to tell myself to ease the guilt of not being productive.
I deserve to rest: It is everyone’s divine right to rest. Even God rested on the seventh day, so you better take yourself back to bed, girl.
It’s okay to do nothing: The wounds of growing up in a West Indian household where it was illegal to stay in bed past 9am if I wasn’t sick are still very apparent. It’s time to make my own rules.
An empty diary isn’t the end of the world. Things will pick up again soon so enjoy this time off: Everything happens in cycles. The day I plant the seed is not the day I eat the fruit. Let’s practice having patience with myself and my journey.
These three mantras are keeping me in check and helping me fully embody my resting girl era. I’m honestly having the best time playing harder than I work for once!
What things do you tell yourself to help you get through a new season of your life?
