It Get’s Real Out Here: Let’s Talk About Those Hard Truths. It’s Time We Took A Moment to Self-Reflect.

To go alongside last week’s blog, I was supposed to be writing another take on identity today. Over the weekend, I was contemplating on what to talk to you about, and what 'practical steps' I was going to provide you with for your weekly dose of 'Monday Motivation.' Then today came and still nothing was written. Until this morning's series of events.

So we’re taking a different direction this week, and we’re going to talk about Self-Reflection.

This morning was an eye-opener for me — in a very emotional, but good way. I think it’s important that we take moments to pause, breathe, and reflect. It’s also important to have people in your corner that will encourage you to do so, because if I’m being quite honest, I was not feeling it initially.

As I said, this morning was an emotional one for me. For the last few weeks, I’ve just been moving – both physically and mentally. All gas, no brakes! Burning myself out on a daily basis, because I had to be 'doing something' in order to feel satisfied and accomplished. I’ve also been frustrated and overwhelmed, because I’m putting the work in, but it doesn’t always feel like it’s connecting in the ways I intended. I’ve been trying to resonate with my current audience while strategizing how I can reach and connect with new people. It’s been an overload of maintaining relevance, creating brand awareness, being consistent on social media platforms, while still building on the back end. Have you ever had to create and set up automations and integrations on a website? No!? No worries, pay someone else to do it! Cause when I tell you the headache is something serious … believe me — lol.

These things can get overwhelming, but I will say God has blessed me with the vision, the talent, the understanding, and the opportunity to share the importance of our image and our identity.

In my reflection today, I realized that I have everything that I need. God has equipped me with the resources and the people to help push His vision forward – some of whom I have yet to meet. He’s going to continue to provide me with the strength and wisdom to understand when it’s 'go time' vs. a time to 'be still.'

However, it’s going to take me getting out of my own way, stop being so hard on myself, and realize that just because the seeds I’ve planted haven’t reached the surface yet doesn’t mean they haven’t sprouted. My job is to continue to plant and water them.

It's the 'root' work that yields longevity, and I’m in this for the long run. But enough about me… Now that you've taken in today's reflections, I encourage you to take a moment for yourself. Pause, breathe, and reflect on your own journey. Consider the areas where you may need to give yourself grace and understanding, and remember that progress takes time. Reach out to someone that supports you if you need to, and know that it's okay to take a step back and reevaluate. Embrace this week's theme of self-reflection, and remember that you have the strength and resources within you to keep moving forward.

Let's make this week one of growth and self-discovery!