Should I stick to my goal, or take a break?!

“I want to reach 100 subscribers by 12/31!” I proudly announced in one of my entrepreneurial slack groups a few weeks ago.

Last week however, I realized that I didn’t want to do what it would take me to reach that goal.

After traveling for half of December, I finally made it home to ecuador on 12/31. And in order to meet my goal, I’d have to give up time with my family. I’d have to stop resting.

And honestly, I wasn’t willing to do that.

So how do we balance goal setting, accountability, showing up, and life?!

Welp. I don’t have a good answer for you. I think it depends on you. And what’s going on in your life. (I know, I know, not very helpful.)

Here’s what I do know - whether you need to hold your foot on the gas, or if you need to pump the brakes. Self-compassion and curiosity is the path to finding your answer.

There are people who, no matter what is happening, or where they are, they remain focused on their goals.

There are others who have a hard time finding the motivation and get stuck easily. (I’m this person sometimes. Mercury in retrograde? A day ending in a Y? Nope not a good time to do X.)

In my world, there is no wrong answer. There’s time when we need to lean into doing, and other times we need to lean into resting. The key is to take the time to get curious.

Ask yourself: “What moment in time am I in?” “What do I need?” and truthfully asking yourself “What is it time for now?”

For me, it’s time to get off this device throw on some fake eyelashes, a lavender hair extension and go celebrate with my family.

NYE in Ecuador is by far my favorite holiday of the entire year! Here’s a lil illustration I drew in 2022 to honor it.

In U.S. terms, it's like a mix between thanksgiving (gathering w family and having a big dinner) and Fourth of July. (fireworks, drinks, outdoor merriment!) In Ecuador, we have a toooon of traditions that go along with this full day celebration.

• you put money in your shoe to call in abundance

• you wear yellow undies to bring you good luck in the new year (or red, if you want to draw in romance!)

• you eat lentils for abundance

• at midnight, you run around your block with suitcases to call in travel adventures

• at midnight, you eat 12 grapes and make 12 wishes

• we burn el "año viejo" which means the old year. This is represented by a giant dummy made out of paper, fabric (and often filled with fireworks!)

• people dress up as widows (they've just been widowed by the death of the año viejo) and ask for money in the streets

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See ya next year!