My activity on social media in general has gone down a lot, and so has my writing.
Today’s note is more of an update than anything else.
I’ve been creative, but short on energy.
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I started a new job not too long ago, and between commuting and trying to be present for my family, the adjustment has taken a toll.
I’m not going anywhere. Don’t think I’m quitting. Not yet 😄 — and not for the foreseeable future.
But I’m trying to rearrange the structure and cadence of my writing so I can create things you’ll want to return to, things that remain helpful to you, and so I can plan for them in advance.
If you’ve read my latest reflections, many of them have a different structure. That’s because I’m trying to figure out how to update my personal system for writing good content while adapting to my current levels of energy. I’m trying to follow my own advice 😅.
I’m trying hard not to drift. There have been days when I’ve thought, “What if I just don’t do it this week?” But I’m already invested, and it’s a habit at this point.
I still want to write, so I’m doing my best with what I have. I wanted to be honest with you because I want you to see what it looks like. You might be going through something similar.
I’m just like you, maybe with a bit more practice. But we’re all human, so if you get those little nudges telling you to stop, maybe instead of stopping altogether, stop and reassess: “How can I reduce this for a bit until I’m back on my feet?”
I think what helps me is precisely that thought: my struggle is part of the value you’ll get from reading this. I’m writing this as a legacy — to show my future self and my kids, when they need it, that it’s going to be okay. Sometimes you just need to reassess your system.
At the end of the day, that’s what Adaptable Discipline is about.
So you’ll still read me, but my texts might be smaller. I’ll try to pack as much value and knowledge into them as I can because I know I’m not the only one who needs it.
If there’s something in particular — a topic or struggle you’d like me to write about — I’d love to read your comments.
In our next Paid Companion, we’ll work on how to work with our current levels of energy so we can stay on our path with low effort.
For now, think about topics, write them down, share them here, and let’s keep building together.
I hope you have a wonderful week!
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