Embracing Stillness and Building Momentum: My Journey Through Q2 & Q3

As I sit here in November, gearing up to relaunch the blog after months under construction, I can’t help but smile at how this year has unfolded. I had this grand plan back at the end of Q1, thinking I’d recap each quarter with a post. Yet here we are, nearing year’s end, and so much has shifted internally that those quarterly markers almost feel like a distant memory. When I read my Q1 recap, I’m struck by how much I talked about embracing the process, leaning into growth as a lifelong journey. It’s almost like I knew I was about to go into a season of hibernation or something - a season where those words would become more than just intentions.

This year, especially throughout Q2 and Q3, I’ve been spending a lot of time in my own head. Trying to understand the gaps between what I want to be doing and what I’m actually doing. It was a time of building quietly. I settled into my new space, worked on curating a home that feels like me, and cultivated routines that add a sense of calm to my day-to-day. In the stillness, I found myself learning to sit with contentment, even if that meant embracing a little stagnancy. I needed that stillness—to regroup, to get things in order, to breathe.

But now, I’m feeling that shift. This next season is all about execution. I’m stepping out of hibernation and into a space where the foundation I laid can finally support what’s next. This time, I feel like I’m truly starting with momentum on my side. I’ve done the inner work, I’ve built the habits, and now it’s about showing up with consistency, moving from intention to action.

And, of course, I’m holding space to keep loving on my family through it all. That’s it—that’s the post. Sometimes, it’s the quiet seasons that set us up for the boldest moves.

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