Every Sunday, I stop by to share with you a few raw and real stories from my week in The Sunday Edit. Stories where I edited struggles into strengths and found Gem moments when shining seemed impossible. You’ll also find what products have been making my life easier, what new Gem finds I’ve come across, and the best sales going on right now!
**This post may contain affiliate (which means I make a small commission when you shop from them) and sponsored links (gifted items are indicated with a [c/o] and sponsored links with a [sp]) because we all have to pay our bills, and I’d rather keep creating awesome content for you than get a real job. All opinions are my own.**
Last Week on The Gem:
- 4 Tips for Becoming a Successful Blogger and Getting Noticed
- He Said, She Said: Mini Golf Memories
- How to Wear Wide Leg Cropped Pants
- The Sunday Edit – Volume 5
Coming This Week:
- (I’m not sure because I’m still working on this whole “planning ahead thing” – whoops!)
Life Stuff:
Happiness, sadness, anger, frustration, joy, regret, resentment, surprise, calmness, fear.
If it’s an emotion, I’ve had it this week.
On one hand, I’m grateful because there was a very long period of time where I literally had no emotions and couldn’t feel anything, and feeling anything (even if it is everything, is far better than that). But, on the other, I’m exhausted.
I’ve had to remind myself that it’s completely okay to set certain things down. I’ve barely been on Instagram, and for the few posts I’ve made, I haven’t stuck around to engage with comments. I’ve fallen behind on my inbox. It’s been a struggle to get my blog posts out on time. Texts to friends have gone unanswered. I desperately need to go food shopping. But, there’s a major situation going on right now that needs my focus. Something that needs me to be fully present in it because one wrong move could significantly alter the course for a number of things in my life. I need to pay attention to details. I need to observe my reactions and emotions. I need to step forward with caution and intention. I need to be confident in the decisions I have to make in front of me.
Sometimes, life needs our undivided attention. Most days, I believe there’s a healthy balance to be found between living in the moment and capturing them to impactfully share with others, but this week has been about completely soaking things in. Living in the good (and letting those kind of moments fill me with small bits of peace) and processing my emotions for the challenging times.
I’m here to tell you that my business hasn’t fallen apart, the world is still turning, and no one has turned against me (that I know of). As tired as I am and as much of a roller coaster as it’s been, I’ve needed to feel all of those things. It’s been necessary that I step into feeling my emotions rather than running away from the overwhelm.
Bottom line, whether it’s to clear your head, get a better perspective on a situation, or be present for your feelings, never feel guilty for putting certain pieces down and temporarily narrowing your focus. In the end, everything will be okay and the consequences probably won’t be as bad as you think.
If this message landed with you at all or if you have had any similar experiences, I would be SO honored if you’d share a little bit of your heart with me in the comments section!
Latest Sales and Finds:
- Julep, one of my most-loved beauty brands, is having a friends and family sale! Take 25% off site wide with code FRIENDSFAM25 for non-maven members and 40% off site wide for maven members with code FRIENDSFAM50! I’m obsessed with their polishes, which go on smooth and stay on forever – especially this smokey turquoise shade, which gives me all the summer feels. I’m dying to try the Hydrating Cleansing Oil, so if you’ve used it, let me know what you think!
