Christine Gabrièlle

I struggled for weeks to sit down and create a social media plan.

When I finally get a day where I have time, I can’t seem to focus or come up with any ideas. All I can manage by the end of the day is how I’m going to color code my content calendar and some sporadic notes.

After dinner, all I wanted to do was shower and get in bed, but I’m a “business owner” now (I use quotes because the term still doesn’t sit well in my spirit) and stuff needs to get done.

I showered, got in my PJs, took a moment to do my evening journal entry, switched my Pandora station to instrumental Christian music, added some fresh water and peppermint essential oil to my diffuser, and opened up my business binder.

Within an hour, I had all of May’s content planned out and some ideas for June (including the first couple paragraphs of this post).

I realized, by the end of my planning session, that setting the environment to be reflective and creative helped so much more than just sitting down and hoping ideas would come. It also reminded me to be more intentional with the spaces I create for myself.

Sometimes I wish I had all the answers and all the inspiration the instant I wanted, but there’s no learning in knowing everything.

So, I am committing to myself and being more intentional about the way I show up in the world and for myself.

How do you nurture your environment so you can show up for yourself and others?

♥