Hi everyone! The heatwave is still intense here in Milan, and I had a chance to reflect on my time off in August. I realized I've learned 3 lessons this summer and wanted to share them with you. 

I made a mistake.

As you know, I'm a big fan of making vision boards and setting goals. They help me visualize what I want and pursue it. I made my vision board in January, but when I checked in with myself, I realized I made a mistake. 

I envisioned too many goals and felt like a failure when I didn't make it to some of them. I need to focus on one or two goals per area to thrive and feel fulfilled. That's why I'll concentrate on a maximum of two goals per category for my next visionboard. 

This means achieving all my goals will take longer, but who cares? I want to thrive in the short and medium term while I achieve my goals. 

My batteries recharge in unusual ways.

This summer, I spent most of my time with people I love. I thought it could fulfill my heart and energy, but I was exhausted. Why? Because my batteries recharge in unusual ways. I've always felt weird because of my struggles on social occasions. I love going out sometimes, but I need my time alone. I love my people and see them, but I feel relaxed and like myself only with four people. 

With that, I want to tell you that it's normal if you feel like me. You don't have anything wrong. You're introverted and have unusual ways like time alone, being in a calm and silent place, or hanging out with your inner circle. 

I felt the best version of myself when I accepted this part of my personality and started embracing it. I spent my last Sunday alone at home doing my things, and my mood was thriving. 

So, this is your sign to do the same and forget what the people say. 

I have a strong vision about my future, but sometimes, it scares me a lot. 

As I mentioned, I have a long list of goals because I have a strong vision of my future and my dream life. Even if I'm dedicated to making my dreams come true, sometimes, this dream life scares me a lot. 

A tiny voice in my head always tells me that I'm dreaming too big and need to fly lower. And I'm scared to fail or to do things too fast. 

But the other voice tells me that I need to take the opportunity when it comes without overthinking. 

This quote on Pinterest helps me greatly: If it comes, let it. If it goes, let it. 

Having faith and going with the flow is out of my comfort zone, but it's making me discover much about myself and my dreams. 

How I'm changing my approach

When I returned from my vacation, I wanted to change my approach and make the most out of these last months of 2023. So, I started taking one day at a time, trying to plan as much as possible to organize my week and calm my anxiety. 

Then, I started journaling again to let my thoughts flow out of my head. 

My favorite tools are The Weekly Planner from the MM Shop, Notion, iPhone Calendar, and Journal. I can't live without them anymore.