10/13/2025
The last few weekends have been busy, in the best possible way. 🎉💃🎶
My brother’s wedding, a music festival, then my cousin’s wedding out of town… all beautiful, joy-filled, heart-opening experiences.
And also… a lot of people-ing, energy exchange, standing, dancing, packing/unpacking, and emotions.
A few years ago, I probably would’ve tried to keep up at full speed, saying yes to every plan, pushing through the tiredness, pretending I didn’t need recovery time.
Now I know myself better.
I still showed up and soaked in every moment, but I also gave myself permission to rest.
I skipped a few things I really wanted to say yes to.
I made sure to get enough sleep, drink water, pause to breathe and check in with myself, and I didn’t overfill the time between weekends.
And this past weekend, I left wide open, so I could see how I felt and what I had the capacity to say yes to, which was a whole lot of rest. (And my godson’s football game 🏈)
I needed space to recenter and I was so glad I planned for it.
Because even the good things can drain us if we don’t leave room to come back to ourselves.
If you’ve been feeling that mix of full and fried lately, know that it’s okay to step back.
It’s ok to delegate.
It’s ok to say no.
It’s ok to put your health & well-being first.
Your true people will understand and encourage you to say yes to yourself.
You don’t have to earn your rest or justify it to anyone. Just forward them this post as your excuse note 😉
Have you been taking the rest you need lately? What’s that look like for you? Share below!
P.S. I have a few upcoming opportunities to rest and relax coming up.
10/17- Berlin, MD
10/27- Odenton, MD
Plus private, personal relaxation sessions (virtual & in-person). DM for the deets!