For most of us, it is really easy to get caught up in the day-to-day that we forget to take a much-needed step back. Often times we let the stress from our 9 to 5 take over that we forget about some of the important things in life. I am not different than you and have been guilty of this myself but I am making an effort to change that and do things that will allow me to get closer to my dreams (even when I instantly resist it).
Currently, I am in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in a cabin sitting on a balcony facing the breathtaking Great Smokey Mountains. I literally came up with 1000 reasons to not attend this trip like, ‘I don’t know all the people going’, ‘I’ve already been to the mountains’ or ‘it’s cheaper to just stay at home’ but I made the decision to come and take a moment to myself and away from the daily hustle. I find so much value in taking time away from your norm to regroup and reset. I made an effort to leave my work laptop at home and work on things that would put me at peace (like my brand). Reviewing my social media strategy, looking into potential topics to write, seeing what other successful bloggers have done, has brought me happiness and feels like I am a step closer to my goal. If you would have asked me a year ago would I have started this blog or would I even be so careful to let other into my thoughts – the immediate answer would have been no! But the amount of happiness that I get from knowing what my future can hold is unexplainable. The lesson in this story is that I took the time to sit down and think about what I love to do and here I am! I needed the time to regroup, sit, and think about that in order for me to get to get here.
Taking vacations or weekends away are not only critical for us to either find or realign our purpose, but it allows you time to relax and come back with this ‘I can take over the world’ mindset. Take the trip with your friends, enjoy the romantic get-a-way, or make the drive to visit family. There is so much value in taking the time to recharge outside of your element.
I know we are balling on a budget so your break does not have to be elaborate or expensive. Book a cabin trip with friends, go visit a college friend that doesn’t live in your city, book an Airbnb, get a cheap flight. There are ways to get-a-way without breaking the bank – it just takes effort and energy.
Love, Brown Girl
“Sometimes its time to get away from it all and experience things in a completely different way.” – Kim Mance