July is going to be a month of beating the exhaustion and the meh of being in limbo for so long. It is seriously draining to feel like there’s no control over anything in my life. There’s no miracle cure. But there are things we can do to get back control (control freak here).

Engaging in an activity that we enjoy, being productive – for me that means writing, gardening, not crafting, because well when I can’t do it I get frustrated. It’s about working with our strengths. If we are feeling overwhelmed it’s better to practice what we know rather than beginning new projects.

Procrastination is something I am good at sometimes. I spend time reading, cleaning and gardening, instead of writing or working on ways to actually earn money. Then I’ll get stuck into post creation, making stories and reels, researching, and planning, writing lists…when will the actual writing start?

Today heralds a new month and a new start. A chance for new opportunities and experiences. A time to get organised. This means different things for different people. For me it means taking stock of where I am. My priorities, my plans and moving forward.

Try to ignore the self doubt and the imposter syndrome. I can do this!

For anyone else in the same boat as I find myself, grab an oar, check the map, get the lie of the land. It’s full speed ahead, we can achieve our dreams.