End of Summer

I started taking on clients this summer and as with most new businesses, my client pool thus far has been my personal network. While my bank account isn’t recouping the loss of a salary yet, this new direction feels better. 

I’m enjoying reaching people organically, working with them on their terms, and closing my laptop at the end of the day feeling like I’ve made a difference in their lives. 

Corporate life was fun – but it was never fulfilling. 

Coaching, for me, is both. 

I’ve been fortunate enough to coach some other new business owners on their emerging brands and what I’ve noticed is an intense need to make life work better, math-out better, feel better. I have it too.

Better for me this summer looked like lowering my expectations on “productivity” and “growth”. It looked more like late mornings and swim parties. It was often walking away from my email, past my dirty kitchen, and sitting down to play a level of Lego Star Wars, sing along to KPop Demon Hunters, or answer the 8 billionth question about which  pokémon is my favorite and why. 

Productivity turned into progress – on those dishes, or that pile of laundry that never seems to get folded. 

Growth, I found in other areas. Like losing my shit a little less when my husband was in play rehearsals and I was soloing dinner and bedtime five nights a week. Like being better about reaching out to friends and family who are struggling, or celebrating, or just because it’s been a minute and this one made me think of you. 

I don’t feel behind. I feel better.

School started today. 

My house is quiet.

My desk is clear.

And I feel better.