Hello boys and girls,
I’m back!
After a rather long few weeks of working, travelling and holidaying I am finally getting settled back in at home. It’s been a really long slog these past few weeks and months, with so many things planned, my life has been very full. I can’t complain though as it has been so incredible with many amazing achievements and experiences, all of which I shall be sharing over the coming weeks.
So, now that my crazy few months are out of the way I’m back home and looking at piles of boxes, paperwork and just general ‘stuff’ all around me, and it’s making me feel a little bit sad and overwhelmed. Not just sad but annoyed too, it feels like everything is a mess and that I can’t focus because of it. Do you ever feel like this? Like your surroundings reflect how you’re feeling inside, or vice versa? It’s so frustrating for me as I am such an organised person in my professional life that I need my personal space, my home and workspace to feel organised too.
But with all this time spent focused on other things recently I feel like I have neglected my home somewhat and I am now slipping back into the territory of falling out of love with it once again. Last year I set myself a little goal to give my home the TLC it so desperately needed and makeover all the rooms in my house. I have to admit I have failed at this task, and failed big-time. I got as far as the kitchen before ‘life’ took over and distracted me from the task at hand. And even that’s not finished.
Image credit: From one-happy-mama.com
It’s a never ending battle though and I’m sure many will agree with me here, that we put ourselves under so much pressure to do everything, see everything, say yes to all those brilliant social experiences, work hard to have a rewarding and fulfilling career or business, whilst maintaining a beautiful haven at home. Many of you adding having kids into the mix too.
Today I have sat back and wondered ~ why do we do it to ourselves?
But then I gave myself a big ruddy slap across the face and reminded myself that I am so privileged to be in this position. To have the luxury of a beautiful (if slightly messy) home, to be able to make my own choices and live the life I do.
I guess what I am saying is, pressure can be a good thing, we do need some of it in our lives to push ourselves to be better. But sometimes we just need to ease it off a little bit and give ourselves a break. See the positives in life, savour the brilliant moments and not just focus on that never-ending search for fulfilment, or striving to be or have the best of everything.
Sometimes the best moments are the most simple ones. I feel very lucky as I sit here and reflect on the past few months as there have been many, many moments I can recall that will stay with me forever as my most precious memories of a wonderful life, and those moments are not the ones filled with material gratification but true love, happiness and fulfilment.
What a wonderful feeling.
Image credit; From etsy.com
It’s good to sit back and take stock of what’s going on around us and realise that life is pretty friggin wonderful as it is ~ despite the chaos. So I urge you, take a moment to reflect on the great things happening in your own life right now, I promise it will bring a smile to your face.
Giving myself this time to reflect has certainly brought a smile to my face, and also a renewed focus and vigour. I’m no longer feeling overwhelmed but excited about the tasks that lie ahead. The first one being un-cluttering and re-organising my home, with tiny baby steps towards starting my bedroom makeover project. You can see the inspiration behind that one tomorrow.
Michelle xx
All in all, we just want our wedding day to be a celebration of life and of our love for each other. I cannot wait to marry my best friend surrounded by all my favourite people!”
