This past week has been a little crazy it's been one of those moments where I had to sit down and really check in with myself. I’ve been trying to improve on a lot of things, and honestly, it hasn’t been easy. I realized that growing isn’t always loud. It’s not always that big achievement or that “wow” moment we post online. Sometimes it’s just the small habits we’re trying to build, or the quiet decisions we make when nobody is watching.
I’ve also been learning how important it is to slow down a bit and breathe. I’m the kind of person who easily feels like I must always be doing something productive, like if I’m not working or planning the next thing, then I’m wasting time. But that mindset gets exhausting. I’m gradually teaching myself that rest doesn’t mean I’m being lazy. Sometimes rest is the only way to stay balanced.
Another thing I’ve been dealing with is comparing myself with others. And I know it’s normal, we all do it—but it doesn’t make it any easier. Especially online, where it looks like everyone is achieving something huge every day. It gets intimidating sometimes. But what I realized is that everyone has their own timing. Some people hit their goals early, some later. The important part is that you don’t stop moving completely. Even if your steps are small, they still count.
One thing that helped me recently is going back to the things that genuinely bring me peace. For me, writing is one of them, learning new skills, and just taking quiet moments to reflect. It feels good to actually hear my own thoughts without the noise of the world trying to rush me.
I also reminded myself to appreciate how far I’ve come. I may not be where I want to be yet, but I’m definitely not where I was last year. And sometimes that alone is enough progress to celebrate. We forget how much we’ve survived, how many things we once prayed for that we now have. Life moves fast, so if we don’t stop and look around once in a while, we’ll miss those small wins.
So this is just a little reminder, to myself and anyone reading, that it’s okay to take a pause. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed sometimes. It’s okay to not have everything figured out immediately. What matters is that we keep trying, keep learning, and keep growing in our own pace.
I’m still a work in progress, and I know there’s still a long way to go. But honestly, that’s fine. Growth is a journey a tough one I am willing to walk, regardless of the result I get.
Thanks for reading. I just wanted to share what’s been on my mind lately.
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