The Perfect Time is an Illusion

The perfect time is an illusion. The world will try to do what it does, it will try to get in your head, mess with your day, tell you, “Where you are right now is the best there is for you.”

We cannot control others. But we can control how we respond, and we can control what we do. 

Begin by taking a step forward, toward a small goal you’ve had in your head, messy in your notebook, telling yourself over and over again, “I’ll get to it.” 

You control how you respond and what you do. 

Take that step forward. The ‘perfect time’ is an illusion. Now is the time, because now is what we know we have for sure.

4 Ways to Reclaim Your Time & Your Life Now

Release the ‘Shoulds’

Let go of obligations that don’t align with your values or goals. Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should.

Protect your time by saying no with intention and yes with clarity.

Make the Space for Creativity and Reflection

Block out dedicated time each week where you’re not reacting to the world. I’m talking, no emails, social media, or meetings.

Use this space and time to reconnect with your creativity, reflect, and work on your life instead of just being in it.

Check-In on Your Energy

Track when you feel most focused and creative throughout the day. Use that awareness to match your most important tasks to these ‘peak energy zones.’ When you’re able to be aware of these zones, you’re able to maximize your time without feeling burnout.

Build Protective Habits

Instead of just setting strict ‘rules’ to enact new habits, build protective habits around your time. If you don’t want to do work after 8PM, create an evening ritual of reading, catching up on a new TV show or some creative free play!

Boundaries feel better when they nourish, not restrict.

Remember, you have control over how you respond throughout the day and what you do. 

Integrate new ways to work, play and just be. The ‘perfect time’ is an illusion. Now is the time to begin.

Happy mother’s day to all of the mamas and mom figures! May you feel the love and receive the love.

– Jess

What To Read:

The Magic that is Life book, written by yours truly, is a compilation of poetry, prose, and inspiration — a tool to help reframe the eyes, to see the magic in the every day moments, to inspire the want for growth, to connect with those around us, and to celebrate the journey along the way.

“You are taken on an eye-opening journey of excitement and revelation that inspires one to go beyond their comfort zone and confidently take control of each moment in life and live it to its fullest.” – Amazon Review

What To Listen to:

ORIGINATE NOW: Transform How You Create

New episodes for our new podcast drop later this month! Follow the podcast, wherever you get yours, to make sure you get the episodes! We’ll be giving free downloadable PDFs and freebies at the end of each show, as well!

Stay tuned, and listen to the trailer now!

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What I’m Learning:

To break-free from the hustle mindset. New post on hustle mentality, and hustle culture, coming soon!