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My biggest takeaway from this year is to leave nothing unsaid. All of those what-if moments and silent whispers of the heart that never pass your lips will haunt you once that person is gone.
Be bold. Take risks. Send that text. Stay in touch. Call your friends & family. Take pictures. Don't flake. "Next time" isn't guaranteed.
Do The Thing. Apply for that job. Ask for more money. Put who & what you want out into the universe.
Life is short. Don't sleep on it
Do The Thing. Apply for that job. Ask for more money. Put who & what you want out into the universe.
Life is short. Don't sleep on it
Also, it's OK to ask for help. It's OK to be honest and vulnerable. Doing so will out the wrong and right people in your life. You get to chose who you surround yourself with.
None of this is easy or without risk. I struggle with depression, anxiety, and my ADD often makes accomplishing even minor tasks seemingly impossible.
There are days when I can't get out of bed, days when everything is exhausting and feels like its too much.
There are days when I can't get out of bed, days when everything is exhausting and feels like its too much.
But I'm making changes, motivated by the pain of loss and the trauma of this year. I'm doing my best, then gently nudging myself to do a little more. It's been hard, but rewarding.
I don't want to live burdened by regret. I don't want to repeat this pain. So I'll keep trying
I don't want to live burdened by regret. I don't want to repeat this pain. So I'll keep trying
