As the day flows, and I am catching up on some reading and writing, it’s great to take in the Saturday chillness. I have been listening to a lot of podcast this week, and soon to be excited that a new book I bought should be arriving today.
It’s not like a fun book to read, but it’s fun for me. It’s a financial literacy book, as I try to keep up with my planning for the future and life.
If you ever get to really know me, you would know I suck at planning for myself in advance for vacations. Okay, I had to write out that phrase like that to fix it up and clarify. I am an excellent planner, but I don’t feel satisfied and fulfilled planning vacations in advance. I just go when I want to go, no matter the cost. I do actually care about the cost, but the anticipation of waiting so long, not knowing how things will be then when the times comes, makes me not want to plan. It’s not a fear, but a bad habit I have come to continue. I want to change, and I will change.
Bingo. A original reflective thought just came to me as I am free writing this thought post. With my theory of myself on vacations, it seems to correlate with my and investing as a habit. If I had to do something short term, I do quickly and fast, but I yet to apply these great skills to investing and vacation planning.
So realizing this, upon also knowing I need to sign up for some coaching and therapy sessions, I want to deep dive into the why for myself.
This Friday has been eye opening for me, as some delicious sushi is awaiting my lips, and a new bottle of wine. So having a very successful week of execution on a few plans not all, I am treating myself to a good meal (unplanned), and creating an action to hold myself accountable to future change. So all in all I am feeling good.
I have a follow up to this post, as to what vacation I need to plan. Also an update on investment talks for others who may need some guidance with talking about money and future planning.
Lately I have been listening to new music and trying to come up with a new song. The year has been passing me by without creating something new and big. I shall be in the studio soon enough to lay some vocals and see how it feels.
When creativity strikes you it’s like a high, a feeling that you want to say or share something.
I feel like bursting out in song, but it won’t be mines yet, but someone else’s. 🙂
I am so looking forward to close out this year in style.
I am big podcast person. I am also an tv shows watcher, so asking for shows I may not already seen, is what this post is about. I truly would love to use my social media platforms a bit more talking about exciting things, so shall be adding another post soon on my top 8 things I love to talk about and find cool people to talk about them with. #community 🙂
Anyways, this post is about PODCASTS, what you into or any favorites?
I watch everything I can’t lie. I watch anime, youtube, vlogs, mystery, horror, suspense, comedy, romantic, reality, sports and so much more. How do I have time? Ummmm time management. 🙂
I enjoy learning and exploring my mind and the world, so seeing more and learning more just opens my creativity and entertainment widely.
Having a thing for words is so exciting. I love to meet and see others who are great writers. It’s wonderful to enjoy the stories others have crafted and shared with the world. I remember the time I decided to become a writer. I was only good at a few ways to express myself. I totally sucked at grammar, timing, method, plots, and so much more. I told myself, you have to start, and grow into yourself. You will learn from reading other’s work, you will improve naturally as you challenge yourself.
To see myself writing at this level, and I am not talking about being better than others, but being authentically me. The reward comes from the dedication, whether writing for money and not for money, not because of fans or an audience, but the amazing freedom writing has given me. The openness to create.
Open up to more spaces within in. You can’t always please others. You are accountable for you. If you know how you feel, it’s okay if you are not having a great day. Finding a easy way to communicate is important to not stress you out on how to respond to others.
Some phrases I use are below:
Say a friend call or a family member calls, I easily identify how to speak and keep it shorts.
“Hi, before we carrying on the conversation. I just want to inform you that I am working on improving my mental health today. I don’t have much to add to a conversation today, but will gladly pick things up tomorrow or another day.”
“Hey, I am super drained currently, and I work taking some time to myself to collect my thoughts, I truly hope you understand. Can be pick up this conversation another day?”
“Hey before you say what’s wrong, I am physically fine, I am here and present. I just need some quiet time to organize myself. Work and everyday life has took a toll this week, I am going to take this weekend as a relaxation and reset.”
I know these may sound lengthy but you can adjust here and there. The biggest take away is taking the time you need, and not be afraid to share your feelings. You are putting your health first and it should be respected, as you would to someone else.
Creating and manifesting happiness for you and around you. It comes with acceptance, struggle, a plan of actions, and rising above. You defines your happiness, and it’s in your power to create it or a version of it you love and accept.
