Happy Friday, everyone! lET’S GET SOME COFFEE! How has this week been for you? Are you ready for the weekend?
It’s annoying me that the weather hasn’t caught up with the new season yet. This week was actually quite warm in Greece with the temperature being close to 32C for most of the days. Such temperatures don’t make it easy for me to feel the autumn vibes.
Anyway, get comfortable and take a sip of your Friday coffee! It’s time for our weekly catch-up! I’m having my regular iced frappe.
ThIS week was slow and weird
I have to be honest with y’all: this week was nothing like the previous one. I felt tired and unmotivated for the biggest part of it, with things improving slightly only on Thursday and today.
It’s hard to describe it but, while I wasn’t exactly sad, I wasn’t happy either. On top of everything else, I struggled with missing my partner, and I couldn’t find any joy in most things.
At least, there has been some progress with my weekly goals. I wrote, and I finally started decorating my bedroom for fall. Unfortunately, I haven’t gone back to LinkedIn or my Greek blog yet, but hey, the week is still not over!
The biggest obstacle is my brain
I had that realization last night. Most of the times, that’s my biggest problem: my own brain. It’s not just my anxiety that, let’s face it, is designed to make things seem harder.
It’s also the way I think, my high expectations, the fact that I’m rarely content with what I achieve and I always want something more.
So, I feel like that’s what I mostly have to work on right now, when it comes to my mindset and mentality.
Last night, just before sleep, I counted my blessings. All the reasons I have to be thankful for in my life and all the things I’m lucky to have.
It helped. It eased my mind, and helped me sleep peacefully.
Small things matter too
That’s the last thing I want to emphasize in this post.
Successful weeks are not defined only by completed tasks, achievements, and full to-do lists. There are more things that count in life.
My friends checking-in with me multiple times when I take a while to respond to their texts. Me helping my neighbor who just got back from the hospital carry his bags back home. The only problem my partner and I have: how much we miss each other – and some Stardew Valley shenanigans. My dog’s happy face after a long walk.
What I try to say is: Love matters too. More than goals, aspirations, and productivity.
Happy Weekend!
Next week will be better!
