I want to name a win that didn’t come easy.
Friday was my last day in my business until the new year, and I’m actually stepping away for a few weeks. This is something I haven’t done since I gave birth to my last child, and honestly, it took real work to get here.
What this season reminded me is that capacity isn’t about disappearing or checking out. It’s about doing the work ahead of time so rest doesn’t come with guilt.
Here’s what I actually did to make this possible:
• Gave clients advance notice of my holiday schedule
• Created space for them to book time before I closed
• Worked ahead to wrap up as many projects as possible
• Sent clear messages to clients with ongoing work so expectations were set
• Set up an out-of-office message with calendar links for existing and new clients
There was a time when I would have pushed through, stayed available, and told myself I’d rest later. Choosing differently this time feels like growth.
I’m proud of myself for honoring my limits and trusting that things can keep moving even when I pause.
Has anyone else had a win in this area lately? Nothing is too small. Drop it below. I want to cheer you on. 💛