Whew, I have been working my butt off lately. From taking on new roles at work (like another person’s full-time job), expanding into YouTube and making a conscious effort to be more connected with family & friends - I have gotten my butt kicked. As I think about all of the things and being overwhelmed, it made me think about something my grandmother used to say when I would complain about paying bills. “Be thankful that you could, because some people can’t” and that is what I remind myself often. There are people that wake up everyday wishing for the things that I complain about. Wishing that they had the means to get a site going. The resources to create a vlog. The friends and connections that I have made in order to make that happen. This was a reminder for me to know that all the things that I have on my plate right now are setting me up for a bigger goal. This is the season for me to put in the work and do the things to get my brand off the ground, in order to live out my dreams and live in my purpose.
Last year, I had no idea what my calling was or what my next steps in life were going to be. So I am thankful that I got to a place where I know what makes me happy. I am so grateful that I am able to connect with so many people online and (hopefully) motivate them to live out their dreams and push forward. I would rather be overwhelmed with my plans for the future and consistently thinking about what’s next than to be somewhere trying to figure out what my purpose in life is.
I understand the importance of getting rest and regrouping, but I do believe that seasons in our life are important. This season I am taking the necessary time to put in work to get important things done. I am not encouraging you to follow in my footsteps and ‘overwork’ yourself, but I am saying if you have the motivation to do something - do it.
I’m writing this blog, planning the next YouTube video, thinking about work tasks that I need to complete, all while visiting with family. I have to keep moving and getting things done while I can. Tomorrow isn’t promised, so I need to make moves today & I hope that you do as well!
Love, Brown Girl
“The Secret Of Getting Things Done Is To Act” - Dante Alighieri