“When the music changes, so must your dance.” 💃🏽 ~Elaine Welteroth

Dealing with change and figuring out the next right step (#319)

Ever heard the expression, “the only constant is change”? I got lots of c-c-changes happening right now.

💪🏾.The promotion.

First, a bit of fantastic news. I was promoted to manager of my team recently. Such an incredible opportunity, but a lot of information is coming my way. And if I’m being super honest, as I tend to do here, impostor syndrome is rearing its ugly head multiple times a day. 

Don’t get me wrong. This promotion is a good thing (I said a very nervous/excited yes), and I know it’s the right move. But with any new role, I realize that adjusting and finding a new rhythm will take some time.    

📦. The potential move.

Me and grandma may be moving(?). Moves are super stressful. And while we wouldn’t have to move until the end of May, we essentially have to decide either way by the end of March.

📊. The retiring software.

The bookkeeping system I moved to after GoDaddy Bookkeeping shut down is also shutting down. 😭 So I’m on the hunt to find another super simple solution because Quickbooks intimidates me in a big way.

As I think about the future, there are also a few other things on my mind and heart. So I am in this weird limbo space which is not my favorite. AT ALL.

I mean…

When things are overwhelming, there are so many directions we could go, but it is so helpful to ask ourselves:

What’s the next right step? (Even if it’s a baby step)

For me, it has been:

• Giving myself lots of grace with the new role because it will take some time to step into it fully.

• Setting up some searches on Zillow to see what apartment situations are available for exploring.

• Starting a list of bookkeeping platforms and signing up for trials. (Let me know if you have any recommendations!)

• Asking people for help/advice to figure out some of the other stuff.

The answers and clarity will come, but in the meantime, I’m focusing on self-care (dancing, stretching, sleep) and finding that next right baby step.

How do you deal when you’re confronted with a lot of change? Or feeling overwhelmed?

On to the picks!

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#loves 😍

• 📺. Watching: Girls5eva: This girl group show featuring Sara Bareilles and Renee Elise Goldberry popped back on my radar, and I’ve been enjoying it the past couple of weekends. The songs are ridiculous, but I love the messages around recapturing something that brought these women joy and reclaiming that for their 40s. But also balancing it with kids, relationships, jobs, etc.
  

• 🧳. Tool: My Resources Page. Curious about what I use to manage all the business and life things? It’s on this page. Anything else I should add?

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#sidehustleconvos

Entrepreneur: Shelley Aniciete

Biz: Athletic AF

A few tidbits:

• Shelley was able to get her first clients for her fitness/nutrition coaching business by posting consistently on social media

• Her advice: “Play the long game. Don’t try to grow a huge business immediately.”

• What she’s learned along the way: It’s more than just “growing a business”, instead it’s “growing into someone” who can do business in a way that works for you.

Learn more about Shelley and how she helps us discover our “inner athlete”.

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#reads

The Purpose of Your Life Is to Choose a Lifestyle

An oldie but goodie You get to design your life in a way that works for you.

“Lifestyle design can be as simple as writing down how you want to earn a living, what your hobbies will be, how you’ll spend your money, who you will spend your time with, what you will believe, how you will act, where you will live, and how much time you dedicate towards your family.”

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holistic mami✨ @LeArielleSimone

mini life hacks: - stretch 10 mins a day. - practice deep breathing. - start a spiritual practice. - use aromatherapy for stress. - have a morning + night routine. - add more greens to each plate. - walk/exercise for 30 mins a day. - wake up at the same time everyday.

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#icymi

• 😍. Last issue’s top pick was: Swipewipe.
  

• 💬. Side Hustle Convos: Learn more about Brianna’s love of travel and how it turned into a side hustle.

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