Happy new year and hello 2021! One thing last year taught us is to prepare for surprises and be ready for blessings at all times. I quietly jotted down a list of goals/prayer request to God for this year on January first, but I still plan on writing down more along with some action plans. The truth is I feel like I need a few uninterrupted hours to sit in silence, think and write and I have been too tired to wake up a few hours before my son to do that yet. However, I hope to make that happen this week. So if you have yet to write down all your goals for this year, make a vision board or perform whatever new year ritual helps you set your intentions for the year, you're not alone. I've also come to realize that we don't need to set all our goals for the year in January. You can make a decision to accomplish new goals as they come to you. If last year was tough on you and your only goal for this year is to survive and be better than you were yesterday, last week or last year, that is okay too. Don't necessary pressure on yourself and preserve your mental health at all costs.
Many of the goals I wrote down on Friday are a continuation of goals I achieved last year and intend to keep building on. For example one of my goals last year was to collaborate with brands I love and I was able to do that by the grace of God! This year, I plan on continuing with brands that resonate with my style and that I think you, my audience will enjoy. This sweater I'm wearing is from collaboration with Lovestitch. I was drawn to this sweater because of the colors and the fact that I can style it multiple ways. I opted to pair it with denim but think it would also look great with corduroys. I was also really impressed with the quality and warmth of this sweater and can tell that it will last for years to come.
Shoutout to everyone that worked overtime this year. Whether that looked like taking on more hours at work, tackling home schooling on top of your responsibilities, finding ways to pour into your children/partner/loved ones even when you felt like you barely had energy to give after long days, or making space to pursue your dreams and goals even when it required you to sacrifice time in other areas of your life. I see you and the work you put in is paying off!
I know this year brought many of us to our knees in anguish, prayer and exhaustion. This year also brought its share of joy along with feelings of accomplishment for many of us.
This year had me questioning multiple times if I can be the mother I want to be with the career I want to have while continuously tacking other goals. While many people were working from home spending extra time with their children, I spent longer days away from my son at work. Mom guilt definitely crept in at times (especially over the last 4 months) but I pushed passed that and kept going reminded that I'm working my dreams, his future and the needs of my family. Yet someone I made progress as a mother and an individual by the grace of God. The progress was not easy to achieve but that's what made me appreciate it even more. Being a young mom with a career and dreams for my family and myself is a lot to juggle but 2020 reminded me that progress is always possible with the strength of God, discipline and determination, even in a pandemic.
Top-Zara | Pants- Asos | Shoes- Nine West
Now that we've discussed style, let's talk life. You know I love talking about style but I also always want to make sure I share food for thought that will help us as we navigate through the day, week, and moments ahead.
Things to remember this week:
Have you ever put on an outfit that gave you an instant confidence boots? Well this is it for me. Something about a mini dress and snakeskin boots just makes me feel powerful. The best part? This whole outfit was under $100. Like the dress is on sale for less than $20 right now and I found these boots on sale for under $60.
