Chairlady’s Musings: July

Ode to June.

A month of serious lows and fantastic highs, of lessons learned, resilience tested, aha moments, big decisions made (or in the making as I do love myself a bit of procrastination), gratitude and grace.

This is by no means a sympathy post; just reflecting at the end of the month on what was.

Three deaths, a memorial, ashes on a shelf, guilt and sadness. Hospital stays and operations for family members. Friends going through so much and feeling helpless as I would like to help more but I can only be there to support them. Tough decisions that needed to be made. Hustle, hustle, hustle. Some health issues that are making me re-look at my profession and knowing big changes will have to be made.

Proud mommy feels when my daughter got called up for her netball team on a provincial level. Operation done and successful. I have an exciting new opportunity in my life. One of my best friends is here visiting from Aus. We are going to spring a surprise visit on my sister and niece tomorrow. I had one of the best financial months in my business. I am excited for the changes I need to make. I had some amazing aha-moments for myself and my business after this month’s business coaching. Then add to that an afternoon of singing and dancing to 80’s music, now that alone should make things right, or at least a lot better!

But now, on the (almost) last day of this month I am looking back and just going, phew. I made it. I can do hard things. I have survived all my tough days. I am grateful. I have support. I have a tribe. I have family. I have learned and I have grown. I have fantastic health (not counting the issue above). I have a profession and business I love, one that is flexible and allows me to do life!

Ok, a little glass of wine at night might help..lol! But more from a habit perspective than the actual drink itself. For me it is important to hold onto habits and ways to cope when I have a roller-coaster time. Another habit is my daily walks with my dogs; it clears my head a bit and helps me think and get clarity.

What are your habits that help you cope or just keep you on an even keel.

Dear July, could you please just come into the room, sit in the corner and be quiet. It is cold, it is dark and we don’t need any more drama. Just good vibes, cups of tea and a fleece blanket.