Work isn’t just about clocking in and out—it’s about how the choices we make each day shape our growth, balance, and well-being. Over time, I’ve written posts that dig into the messy, honest, and sometimes funny side of finding meaning in work. This roundup revisits a few of my favorites—posts that still remind me why the pursuit of balance and purpose matters as much as the work itself.
Letting Go: You Can’t Heal by Hauling More Home
You Can’t Heal by Hauling More Home — The Real Work Happens When We Let Go
This post was about how clutter, physical or mental, can weigh us down more than we realize. I shared my own journey of letting go, not just of things, but of the stories I told myself about why I needed them. Looking back, it was a turning point in realizing that freedom comes from space, not stuff. It still reminds me that growth happens in the letting go, not in piling more on.
Journey of Becoming Your Own Boss
I compared entrepreneurship to a never-ending hike, beautiful, exhausting, and full of unexpected turns. Writing it helped me capture the mix of excitement and responsibility that comes with working for yourself. Looking back, I can see how those early steps shaped my resilience and patience. It reminds me that growth as your own boss is a journey, not a finish line.
Working From Home: Finding Focus and Freedom
This reflection shared how remote work reshaped my routines, discipline, and even how I define productivity. At the time, it felt like uncharted territory, but it gave me space to grow both personally and professionally. Revisiting it, I’m reminded that working from home requires boundaries and grace. It’s not always easy, but it can be freeing when approached with balance.
Creating a Lifestyle That Supports Your Best Self
Creating a Lifestyle That Supports Your Best Self Is Easier Than You Think
Here I explored how small, consistent choices shape the bigger picture of our lives. It was a reminder that transformation doesn’t come from one big leap but from steady steps. Looking back, I still believe it’s less about striving for a “perfect” lifestyle and more about building one that works with you, not against you. The post still feels like a gentle nudge to keep simplifying.
Why Your Environment Matters While Working And In Life
Lifestyle Transformation: Your Environment Matters More Than You Think
This post emphasized how much our surroundings affect our motivation and energy. At the time, I was realizing that clutter, noise, and even certain habits were holding me back. Revisiting it now, I see how powerful it is to create an environment that makes balance easier. It’s proof that transformation often starts not within us, but around us.
The Path to Productivity (and the Hot Cocoa That Helped)
Path To Productivity: My Struggle With Planning And The Perfect Hot Cocoa Recipe
This was a mix of honesty about my struggles with focus and a cozy reminder that simple comforts matter too. Productivity isn’t always about hustle, it can be about pausing for hot cocoa and letting yourself reset. Looking back, it feels like a snapshot of learning to measure progress with compassion instead of pressure. Sometimes the smallest rituals are the most productive.
Work, Rest, Recovery, and Balance
Acknowledging Burnout & Learning Where To Find The Lightbulbs
In this post, I opened up about burnout and how water, rest, and recovery can calm the mind. It was part reflection, part realization that “blue mind” moments are vital to keeping balance. Looking back, it still resonates deeply—reminding me that stepping away is just as important as leaning in. Recovery isn’t a luxury, it’s a requirement for sustainable work.
Balancing Work, One Look Back at a Time
Revisiting these posts has reminded me how much of my work journey has been about finding rhythm, not perfection. The lessons haven’t changed—they’ve deepened. If you’re in the thick of work struggles or chasing your next big goal, I hope these reflections help you pause, breathe, and remember that balance is possible. Which of these posts resonates most with you today?
