Spring, Stress and Solutions

Spring 2023 is here! Despite how much snow we may get, the spring season has begun.

Naturally the themes of growth, cleansing and warmth are in the air, and that makes me a bit anxious.

After a particualrlly dark winter, of course I embrace the sun, motivation and fresh air. However, with the air of motivation comes the anxiety of preforming.

For those of us in Ontario, this is the first spring with no lockdown precausions. So we should be free right?

In some ways I feel free, in others, paralyzed with fear.

I should be doing so much more right? I am inspired to do it all and set big goals! I am tempted to fill my career and social plate full.

I have had to stop and take a breath and really think about what matters to me most.

Currently those are, finishing my last semester and building my media presence.

I look online and life looks like it is moving at such a fast pace. Should I apply for a million jobs? Should I do a masters? Should I be creating more content? All I see is... stress.

It feels like everyday I have a new idea or project.

I tend to want to take on more than I can handle.

What matters to me though? Creating and completing goals I am proud of.

I have created 3 goals for this spring:

Focus on wellness

Finish the semester strong

Create a strong portfolio of work

As I am writing this I am working on one of those goals right now.

I have learned it is better to take on less and put my all into it, rather than "do it all".

I want to be less stressed this year, but still feel productive.

I am learning not to compare myself so harshly to others or perceived expectations. I know that I am working hard, and thats all that matters.