on 23 things I learned in 2023.
“My resolution is to stop wondering if I’m good enough for people and start wondering if they’re good enough for me.”
You should know that this piece started with ‘What Was I Made For? // Billie Eilish’ coming on shuffle and me crying. But what doesn’t start with me crying?
ANYway. Reflections have a tendency to do that to me. I am someone who feels everything very deeply at any given moment. Sadness, anger, empathy, excitement, love. Any and all of it - I’m at 120% when most people are at 50%. It’s something I’m learning to relax on, but also, isn’t that kind of wonderful in some ways? I’m trying to figure that out, but I hope so.
2023 was a lot. I think we can all honestly say that. But there was good interwoven that opened the door for a lot of learning, self honesty, and growth ultimately as we move into a new year.
Here’s what I learned in 2023:
Taking care of your health and wellness is your greatest gift to yourself.
We have a finite time with everyone in our lives. Cherish that in how you move through your relationships. Love your people so loudly.
Every loss is a lesson. Take time to reflect on them and grow from them.
Just because you have someone’s best interests at heart, doesn’t mean that they have the same for you.
Your gut health affects every. other. part. of your body. Check in with it!
If your job (or anything tbh) is making you depressed, anxious or draining you overall - it’s not the job for you. Find what inspires you… money comes and goes either way.
People who truly love you will never try to change you.
In many ways, life is an intricate dance. Watch how those around you move and match accordingly.
Matte nails absorb EVERYTHING. Don’t do it!
If you have an appointment for 9 AM, plan for it as if it’s at 8:30. Getting there early means you’re ready to go AND you have time to scroll TikTok.
Once you start incorporating healthier practices into your life, it becomes as routine as breathing. Please don’t make excuses to block a better you. This includes boundaries and staying firm with them.
Stop wondering if you’re good enough. Start wondering if others deserve you.
You CANNOT do everything yourself. Starting a business is not easy. You’re hustling - don’t let anyone downplay that. Also keep track of everything and hire PROFESSIONALS to help you!
Spending quality time with your loved ones will refuel you in ways that nothing else can.
Learn your love languages. Watch your relationships change.
Nothing in our universe is a coincidence. Read Signs by Laura Lynne Jackson. Also, pay more attention to your life lol.
Have the cookie. Buy the shoes. Take the trip. You can’t with 100% certainty say you’ll be able to do it another time.
Learn to trust natural medicine and movement therapy as much as you trust pharmaceuticals and your GP. They all go hand in hand for painting a better picture of your body.
USE YOUR TIME OFF!!!!!!!
Cold therapy is ssssoooooooo good for you but also SO FUN.
Make time for self-care days. Whatever they might look like, a spa or a single service or a whole event with friends. Do it.
Take a solo trip. You never know what you might learn about yourself.
Be kind. Create a better world. We all need this.
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A
