a Taylored Approach
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7/20/2017 Queen of the WorldI've been feeling a new groove recently and one that's been super empowering. I don't know if it's the long weeks and craziness of the office lately that has changed my determination but something is definitely in the water and I'm feeling it. Call me crazy but I've actually surprised myself by trying a few new things outside of the office and it's helped me step up my mental game. Yes, work still sucks me in but it keeps me reaching for a purpose, letting me believe I can take on any challenge and continue to push boundaries. It's funny how parts of your life feel right place, right time and my career the last 4 years is nothing short of that. And yet somehow, what I've achieved is not enough. There's always been something inherent inside of me reaching to be better than I was the day before and the mini TC in my head is not letting up. Typically on my commute, I bury myself in my phone with headphones and sunnies. I realized I might as well put a Do Not Disturb on my forehead. Of course, I have my moments where I want to unwind with a song on repeat but I've noticed reading instead or looking out the window has led to a post or photo idea and let my brain take a break. Take the barrier away and open yourself to sitting in silence and maybe make a new 30x friend. New Thing #1. I've been out of sorts with my yoga routine lately and opted for long walks in my backyard and visiting my forever fave, the Palace. There's something that felt so satisfying in exploring and walking endlessly without a specific route or destination. I'm shocked that sentence just came off my keyboard because I am a Type A planner to a much fitting capital T. However, my favorite yoga class found a new early morning time slot and trying it Tuesday was invigorating. I felt like Wonder Woman leaving the studio and it gave me clarity to take on the day. Don't worry though, the nervous nelly in me was struggling that I wasn't in the office by 8am. New Thing #2. Climbing stairs would not typically be my workout of choice but when I took in the view at the top of the Lyon Street steps that thought was totally out the window. Although I was huffing and puffing, the snap was well worth it. The best part besides not falling over is right in my eye line, the Palace, she shines. TC's mission... run up and down the Lyon's stairs with my little legs like a boss. Pushing myself to try something that's out of my comfort zone and something I am not naturally good at... New Thing #3. I was in a rut and let the funk make me feel sad when I was looking outside for something or someone to get me out of it. It's funny how your mind soon realizes you need to reset and a switch kicks in. What I've come to find is that it's ok to let yourself have a moment to feel down, regroup and all of a sudden that click reminds you everyday is a new opportunity to pave your way and be better than you were yesterday.
Nobody puts TC in a corner. Well, maybe a corner office someday but for now, I'm reaching for all the space I can grab. |