Summer 2018: A Reflection

1. Your passion doesn't always need to be your day job.
2. Know what you love and what your values are. Your North Star will continue to guide you and remind you of who you are and why you're alive.
3. Intention, Attention, No tension -- Get clear on what you want, focus on what you want, and give it time and be ready to receive.
4. Your pace is your own pace. There is no rush. You are where you need to be.
5. Stress can break you down, but you can jump back to a routine with keystone habits.
6. Rebalancing takes time and energy. Be kind to yourself as you take this time for yourself.
7. "Just like a muscle – you start the day with 100% reserves. But as you go through the day your willpower naturally wanes through fatigue, but also because of decisions you have to make." Spend your willpower wisely and recharge when necessary.
8. Your ego will never stop talking. It's up to you to decide if you want to listen to it.
9. Without a self-care routine, I am nothing but a shell. Take time for yourself, whether that is to read, write, meditate, yoga.
10. A memorable summer does not have to always involve a long, fancy trip to another country or to another state. You can always find things to do from your own home. 
11. Remember that "this isn't your whole life. This is a season in your life."
12. "If you stumble, that's a great sign. It means you've found your edge. You tried something that didn't work and now you know."
13. If you internalize, you will end up externalizing, probably in the exploding kind of way. Vocalize to the right people.
14. Be open to connections, even if it is with people who are much older than you by years and years. You never know when you will find a friend.
15. Being vocal about seeking coaching and counseling is okay. We all need help.
16. When you find work that you love, it won't feel like you are suffering. You will be living and thriving.
17. Persist and visualize, no matter what. This is how we get what we want.
18. It's a cliche -- but this is the process. These are the moments where we are being planted. Growth will only happen from here on out.