I’m tired. And it’s not just the pregnancy…
Yes! Growing a human is exhausting so that definitely makes me tired.
Yes! I now live in a house with stairs and no elevator and this definitely makes me tired.
Yes! Everett transitioned to a toddler bed and this definitely made me tired.
Yes! I’m still on nausea medication and that definitely makes me tired.
And I’m talking about something deeper than sleepiness. I’m deeply tired.
I decided a few months ago that I was going easy in 2023, even though it’s not the conventionally “good” idea to do that when you’re a solopreneur. I’ve pumped out so much work in the past two years that I need to honor the cycles of my energy and hibernate for a little while. I created pstprtm, I launched Myth of Motherhood the podcast and then Alter Your Life the podcast. I taught many many many private clients. I launched multiple group programs. I spoke as a guest at events, parents groups, and for podcasts. I wrote for media outlets. I’ve done all the things and it’s been awesome.
There was recently a meme that went around about how humans are the only mammals who don’t slow down for winter. We are the only ones who demand summer level productivity while everyone else sleeps.
I’m tired of being so productive. I’m tired. hustling. I’m tired of feeling like there are so many things i”M supposed to be doing with my life, my business, myself. I am tired and I want to rest.
So I’m resting.
And for me, if you know me, you know that this still means I’m busy. So what does rest even mean to me?
I’m glad you asked…
Disclaimer: Some of this may sound conceited, but I promise you I’m simply telling you the GD truth.
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