If time is infinite, isn’t our success?
As perfectionists, when we have a goal, it needs to be perfectly set. It is our driving force to continue working hard.
But what if things don't work out the way you planned, how would this affect you?
Hopefully, you won't bring yourself down or put pressure on yourself. The validation that we needed to get all those things done is sometimes a lot, especially because of this timeline that we set and the huge amount of work that needs to be done.
We all make these goals and plans within a certain timeframe because the idea of time being endless and the thought of the unknown can feel so unsafe and scary.
However, if time is infinite, do you believe that success is infinite as well?
This is where we reframe our mindset. We can be successful if we allow ourselves to celebrate the small wins of our lives.
We have to allow our brains to slow down and process all that happened and is currently happening. This way, we can appreciate the things we've achieved, but also forgive ourselves for the things we weren't able to accomplish.
We should train our minds and bodies to think that it is okay if we can't do EVERYTHING for the day. That "need" energy and that "should" energy is what we want to get away from. You have the control and power to own your time.
Remember that we've all gone through a lot. But we continue to show up and give our best. This is more than enough reason for us to slow down and give ourselves the credit we deserve.
So if you're currently in that period of your life where you feel drained because of constantly striving to perfectly reach your goals, and you're wondering why you can't move forward from it, well, a lot of this comes down to feeling those emotions.
Those emotions will drive you toward your end goal more than anything else.
The first time I experienced this was this pivot in my business. I started to realize how much I enjoyed my time working with my clients. This means a lot to me because this freedom is why I started this business. If I wasn't enjoying my time, is that really what freedom feels like?
This process may feel very daunting, but it takes time to trust the process in all of it.
So I want you to ask yourself, what time feels like freedom? What feels good for you? What is your perfect life?
Probably for most of us, the perfect life doesn't include work. And that is perfectly okay. We have the right to feel that way. We are building this non-traditional lifestyle so that people can see that we don't have to live in this status quo, and for us to achieve true happiness and freedom.
Growing up, I was taught that nothing can be easy. But I'm also unlearning these beliefs, and I'm seeing it play out in time. And I'm so happy that I enjoy my time.
And because I enjoy everything in my work, I'm also enjoying everything outside of work. I have so much more space in my life, and it feels so aligned. And this is what I also want for all of you.
If you're not there yet, don't worry. We just have to unlearn these certain beliefs and see our small wins. And sometimes, we go downhill, and that's okay too. Don't beat yourself up, but try your best to get out of that situation.
You'll eventually be able to develop a lifestyle that works for you, and you can have the freedom and joy in life that you deserve.
Always remember that your dreams and your happiness are possible for you. You deserve this. Every single person deserves this.
You deserve to be happy and to have unconditional joy. You may have never had this permission all your life, but now you have it. So go ahead and cherish your life and celebrate your wins.