#121🚿 Why I struggle with my own expectations

And a plan to reframe, reset, and move forward

Feb 12, 2025

I’m on a mission to put the “Personal” back into Personal Development

Shower thought🚿: The weight of your world.

“On the outside, all appears fine. On the inside — your world is shattering.”

It’s been a whirlwind of the last 14 days. I’ve been on 6 planes, 3 cities, and even took a half-day at *Disney* (if you know me, you know that’s a BIG deal — reach out and I’m happy to commiserate more).

I’ve battled sickness, juggled work and vacation, and have tried, really tried, to keep up with my routines.

Routines.
My anchor.
My saving grace.
What keeps me grounded, And where I place my self-worth.

It’s that last part that is the problem.

Because life isn’t perfect.
Routines WILL be broken.
Your world will get rocked.
You can dwell on yesterday, but it matters more that you get back up and take on today.

Today I am not perfect.
But I’m here.

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