So much of this struck a chord. I took time out at the weekend to sit with a planner and think, gaining clarity on the now-to-year-end months we’re entering, rather than rushing in. And finding space and taking stuff out is as important as the aims I’ve established for myself and my coaching and writing.
Andrea, I'm so glad you did and in all honesty, I can see my leaky boundaries slipping into the time I'd set to do this tomorrow. More clarity, more space, less rushing. Thank you xo
This September has felt very heavy, this past week especially and it feels like it’s lasted forever and not necessarily in a good way. Although I fear the intense bits have just squashed the life and energy out of the lighter bits 🤷🏼♀️ Off to Italy on Friday for the weekend so I’ll start again when I’m back 😊 Take care & congratulations on publication day!
Oh love ❤️ Sounds like a lot, a lot. September was forever. And it wasn’t.Hope the lighter bits stay with you. Have a beautiful time away and everything will be waiting when you return 🌾
Only just got round to reading this, such is the September overwhelm, but I could not relate more. I was exactly the same at the start of the month, fizzing with ideas and plans. Now, on the last day of the month, I've realised that it's ok to go a bit slower. Like you, I feel like I'm at the start of a new era (albeit at the other end of the school spectrum) as my youngest child started school this term. I know it won't really lead to loads more time for work but, symbolically, it feels like a big deal!
I remember that Sarah and it’s a huge deal. Now I think about it I’m pretty sure I got sick when my youngest started…because you know, I stopped for a moment. There is more time. There will be more time. And October kind of feels more mellow and open 🍂
Hard relate - both to everything around new thresholds (btw isn't it funny how whenever you consider cutting something out of a newsletter, it's the bit everyone responds to?) and to not giving future me enough credit...
I know, they say kill your darlings, but sometimes you need to save them ;) Please give future you SO much credit Sophy. And let's start again in October. Love xo
Just what I needed to read this morning, thank you. I’m at a similar stage and everything you wrote very much clarified how it feels. I’m going to stick a post-it note in my diary about how taking stuff out is how you let more in. Will recommend your post in my next round-up 🌷
Thank you Sue, I'm so grateful it resonated as even yesterday, I was thinking "Should I post it? Does this say enough?" I'm so glad it did. I read this morning about the need to "unbook" ourselves and I think that's my vibe for October. That's so kind - lovely to connect again xo
So much of this struck a chord. I took time out at the weekend to sit with a planner and think, gaining clarity on the now-to-year-end months we’re entering, rather than rushing in. And finding space and taking stuff out is as important as the aims I’ve established for myself and my coaching and writing.
Andrea, I'm so glad you did and in all honesty, I can see my leaky boundaries slipping into the time I'd set to do this tomorrow. More clarity, more space, less rushing. Thank you xo
This September has felt very heavy, this past week especially and it feels like it’s lasted forever and not necessarily in a good way. Although I fear the intense bits have just squashed the life and energy out of the lighter bits 🤷🏼♀️ Off to Italy on Friday for the weekend so I’ll start again when I’m back 😊 Take care & congratulations on publication day!
Oh love ❤️ Sounds like a lot, a lot. September was forever. And it wasn’t.Hope the lighter bits stay with you. Have a beautiful time away and everything will be waiting when you return 🌾
Only just got round to reading this, such is the September overwhelm, but I could not relate more. I was exactly the same at the start of the month, fizzing with ideas and plans. Now, on the last day of the month, I've realised that it's ok to go a bit slower. Like you, I feel like I'm at the start of a new era (albeit at the other end of the school spectrum) as my youngest child started school this term. I know it won't really lead to loads more time for work but, symbolically, it feels like a big deal!
I remember that Sarah and it’s a huge deal. Now I think about it I’m pretty sure I got sick when my youngest started…because you know, I stopped for a moment. There is more time. There will be more time. And October kind of feels more mellow and open 🍂
SUCH a complicated month! 😂
Or am I overthinking it?!😝
😂 NEVER!
Hard relate - both to everything around new thresholds (btw isn't it funny how whenever you consider cutting something out of a newsletter, it's the bit everyone responds to?) and to not giving future me enough credit...
I know, they say kill your darlings, but sometimes you need to save them ;) Please give future you SO much credit Sophy. And let's start again in October. Love xo
Maybe we should start the opposite campaign “SAVE OUR DARLINGS!”…
Just what I needed to read this morning, thank you. I’m at a similar stage and everything you wrote very much clarified how it feels. I’m going to stick a post-it note in my diary about how taking stuff out is how you let more in. Will recommend your post in my next round-up 🌷
Thank you Sue, I'm so grateful it resonated as even yesterday, I was thinking "Should I post it? Does this say enough?" I'm so glad it did. I read this morning about the need to "unbook" ourselves and I think that's my vibe for October. That's so kind - lovely to connect again xo
Same Antonia. And I'm glad you posted it too.
All of this! I can relate to all of it 😘♥️
I mean, as summer girls, we should probably take the whole of September off, my love xo
Such beautiful reminders, Antonia!