On My Mind This Week

I sat down yesterday to write a blog post. And nothing came out. Just a few jumbled drafts that didn’t feel “right”. Nothing worth pressing publish.

How do you write an inspiring blog post about living your best life when you feel far from inspired?

My grandpa passed away last week. And it’s something I don’t know how to talk about. It’s on my mind. I can’t stop thinking about it. But sadness and grief don’t fit in with my “brand.” As a blogger I’ve moved away from documenting my day-to-day life. But in moments like this, it’s impossible not to talk about this. Even if I don’t know what to say.

Yesterday I felt lost. Even though I had had a few days to process everything, my motivation to sit down and work was non-existant. I slept in, went to barre, and didn’t do much else.

But today I’m starting to feel better. Or at least more motivated to get shit done again.

Teaching a yoga class this morning helped. I hadn’t taught a straight-up yoga class in a while and it felt good. I so needed this. Yeah I’m aware that the class wasn’t for me. Even so, I’ve found reminding other people to breathe helps me remember to tune into my own breathe.

Being busy today helped too. Sometimes being busy and productive is what I need to feel good. Anyone else feel that way?

To begin with I’ve been struggling with motivation. I call it the summer slump and it hits me every summer without fail.

I’m trying to figure out this whole self motivation as a freelancer thang. Some days it’s really freaking hard and all I want to do is go on long walks while listening to podcasts. Other days like today I conquer the crap out of my to-do list. Ebbs and flows, I guess.

So that’s what I got for ya today, some random thoughts. Less sadness later this week, I promise.

Tell me: What’s on your mind this week?