Are you rushing? I know, I am.

Even though, there's no need to.

Hi friend,

Do you feel like you’re rushing towards your goals? Because I know I am.

We live in a hustle culture. We believe that the more we’re doing, the more “productive” and “successful” we are.

At the beginning of the pandemic, I was working 2 emergency nursing jobs, building a coaching business on Instagram, becoming a content creator, trying to be a good partner, daughter and trying not to have a mental breakdown. Except that I did, and my physical health also suffered.

So, I had to give up one job. I had to stop building a coaching business that didn’t align with my values and focus on things that matter to me. I had to focus on myself so that I could show up fully in my life.

I understand why people want to accomplish as many things as soon as possible - get their dream job, have a house, build a family, or maybe even become an entrepreneur. We’re all rushing to get there, that we forget to be in the moment. And over time, we sacrifice our mental health.

But what if I told you that you could get there without actually rushing? It might take you to get there longer, but you wouldn’t have to sacrifice your energy, mental health, or relationships that you can also nurture while working towards your goals.

I want to ask you, what’s the rush? What happens when you get there? Will you be finally happy? Will you finally be content? Maybe, for a short period of time. I know this because I’m 25, and my partner and I have purchased our own place only a year after graduating from university. And I didn’t fully feel satisfied until recently.

Whatever you’re working towards, I know that it feels like you need to get there NOW, but know that you can only feel grateful in the present moment.

I was in such a rush to get to the next thing - becoming an entrepreneur, that I forgot to appreciate the beautiful condo we had bought.

How to do it:

1. Find a moment to check in with yourself every day, even for a minute. Look around you. If you have access to the internet, chances are that your basic needs are met. Appreciate that. Find small things in your day-to-day that you can appreciate. It’s not easy, but it’s simple.

2. Take a deep breath and look around you. See how nothing is happening? It means that you’re safe. There’s no need to rush.

If you liked (or didn’t like) this newsletter, let me know. I encourage feedback.

P.S. Do you think once a week is too much or too little? (Again, let me know)

‘Till next week,

Jerine