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I know this season of being extra busy is temporary, and it’s not something I want to glorify - as I am very much trying to move away from hustle culture.

Interestingly, I’ve noticed I’ve been holding myself to the same work/productivity standard now as when I don’t have my hands full with PhD data collection (which on some days takes an additional 14 hours of my time and energy). Logically, I know it’s unrealistic and it’s my high achieving mindset at play, but pulling myself away from that is easier said than done.

I want to make space for the things I truly love -

creating content,
seeing my friends and family,
spending quality time with my husband,
getting alone time,
resting (lots!),

and also give myself permission to be more truly ME and embracing myself for who I am rather than trying to be wittier, funnier, sassier, etc.

I have to let some balls drop… because I cannot do it all.

The house isn’t as tidy as normal.
My office is a mess.
I’m not as creative as I usually am.
My fuse is shorter, and I’m zoning out a lot more.

This isn’t to say that I’m not grateful for my life. I have a robust support system, I’m happily married, I absolutely love what I do for my career - I honestly wouldn’t trade any of it. Even so, I’d be lying if I said I was thriving in this current season. And that is OKAY.

Anyway, not looking for advice; simply wanted to share because I know that many of you have been feeling similarly. 🙂❤️