I don’t know about you, but May somehow flew by and dragged at the same time. It was one of those months where nothing huge happened-but a lot shifted internally. So here I am, reflecting on the past week, the tiny wins that mattered, and how I’ve grown through the mess and magic of this month.
This past week felt like…
A mix of tired and determined. I showed up for myself in small ways-watering my plants, journaling even when I didn’t know what to write, resisting the urge to spend money I didn’t have, and choosing rest when my body begged for it. I didn’t get everything done, but I did enough. And that’s okay.
What went well this week:
- I stuck to my budget (mostly).
- I reached for my planner instead of spiraling.
- I chose communication over assumption in a hard moment.
- I stayed consistent with my goals, even when I wasn’t motivated.
- I hung out with some friends.
- I worked a full week.
What didn’t go as planned:
- I let one anxious day throw me off completely.
- I fell into the comparison trap on social media-again.
- I skipped my self-care one too many times and felt it hard.
Now reflecting on all of May so far…
This month hasn’t been about big milestones. It was about staying grounded when life felt uncertain. I spent more time in reflection than action, which felt frustrating at first. But truthfully, that space taught me a lot.
In May, I learned:
- Progress doesn’t always look like hustle-it can look like healing.
- Some days, taking care of yourself is just doing the bare minimum and being proud of that.
- I’m allowed to outgrow environments, expectations, and even my own old habits.
My favorite moment in May:
Putting myself out there and making a new connection with someone. I even hung out with them a second time the following week. I finished an entire book series as well and LOVED it.
My biggest challenge in May:
Fighting the voice in my head that tells me I am behind. That I should be further along. I’m working on replacing that voice with one that says, “You’re doing the best you can with what you have-and that’s more than enough.” I also had to come within the same facility as someone who caused me a lot of trauma last year. Despite the challenge and uncomfort, I followed through and had a good time.
Looking ahead…
June is my chance to keep growing with more grace and less pressure. I want to focus on enjoying the journey, trusting my pace, and letting my small wins stack up. No more waiting for the “perfect” time. This is the time.
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