Write For Ease
Hello Dear One,
Since I began working from home I’ve found myself in a loop of self-criticism. I don’t really know what a ‘successful’ day looks like, so I end up letting things spill over into the evenings when it’s natural – and healthy – to rest and regroup. I’ve taken this year out to give myself creative space. So why am I so desperate to fill it?
The answer, for me, is that I have trouble believing good things can come with ease. I’ve soaked up narratives about working around the clock to achieve your dream, and that work should always be difficult for it to be valued and productive. These – like many outdated stories – sit beneath the surface, goading me into spending another hour at my laptop just at the point I felt I was done.
It’s left me thinking about where the sharp edges are in my life and how I soften them. Ease doesn’t necessarily mean easy, but it evokes a gentleness in our lives, an understanding that we don’t always have to work and hustle.
I hope it helps. A wee caveat - if no part of you believes good things flow to you don’t write it. Lean in to what’s true to you. Experiment with phrases and ideas. I’m encouraging myself (again) to accept that I can’t control everything. Instead, I welcome surrender, a little more, day by day. A great thing to do is put statements where you can see them - on post-it notes or at the side of your desk - to work as reminders. These also hold you accountable, which helps.
Thanks for being here, and being you.
All love,
Jo
P.S. If you missed World Mental Health Day check out this post for some heartfelt reminders. You can speak out seek support every day, even if you’re not sure what it’s going to look like.
P.P.S. It wouldn’t feel right to leave you without a song.