18/06/2026
Today marks the start of a new chapter.
Over the past few weeks, I’ve shared quite a bit about stress and the signals my body has been sending me. What I haven’t shared is that many of those stressors are about to be eliminated, and I can already feel a sense of relief.
That doesn’t mean the chapter I’m closing wasn’t a good one.
In fact, I loved what I did most of the time. It challenged me, helped me grow, taught me more than I ever imagined, and gave me opportunities I’ll always be grateful for. There were so many great moments and experiences that I’ll carry with me.
But being “on” all the time comes with a cost.
For a long time, I convinced myself that I could keep pushing through because that’s what I’ve always done. Then one day, I finally admitted something to myself:
Just because I can do something doesn’t mean I have to.
At 52, navigating perimenopause, never quite knowing how a night of sleep will go, managing the demands of everyday life, work, relationships, health and everything else that comes with this season of life, I realized that the pressure was taking more out of me than I wanted to admit.
And that’s okay.
One thing I often say is, “What is supposed to happen will happen.”
The more life unfolds, the more I believe it.
Sometimes growth looks like pushing harder. Sometimes growth looks like being honest with yourself and choosing something different.
Life will always throw curveballs. The game changer is how we react, adapt and move forward.
Today, I’m choosing to embrace this new chapter with gratitude, excitement and the confidence that this is exactly where I’m meant to be right now.
Making the best of it! 🤍