03/02/2026
For so long, I thought growth had to be measurable. Titles, timelines, milestones that look impressive from the outside. But some of the deepest shifts in my life arrived quietly when I didn’t have too much going on.
In choosing to feel better instead of doing more. In learning how to build a life that feels softer to live inside. In choosing to focus on building a solid foundation for the next chapter.
I took it slow in January and reminded myself.
Not everything meaningful needs an audience.
Not everything valuable needs to be visible.
Not everything belongs on a CV.
If you’re in a season that doesn’t look productive on paper, especially if you’re in a career pause, burnout recovery, or navigating things you find hard to articulate. I hope you remember this. It still counts. You still count 🤍 You matter 🫂🧸
Musings from my time at .county 🌸
career pause, slow living, quiet era, burnout recovery, personal growth, soft life, wellness journey, intentional living