Celebrate the baby steps you've made along the way! 🥳


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Took a walk down memory lane

Last week I went to visit an old college friend who lives in the same town where we attended school.

She was getting married over the weekend and I wanted to spend time with her before the big day.

Walking down the streets and witnessing all the changes that have happened in the last 10 years was a gift.

I remembered visiting the library for the first time and using my local address to become a member. It was exhilarating!

Once I moved off campus and went to the recycling center, I felt so grown up and responsible.

Adjusting to a new place or developing a new skill might be overwhelming at first.

How often do we try to tackle every challenge in one fail swoop?

Instead, accept the overwhelm and embrace the opportunity to experience something new.

And once you've mastered it, try to take another baby step to become a master at that!

I'm here to encourage you that small baby steps—overtime—will sustainably get you where you want to go.

What is something you're currently trying to implement? Reply to this email and let me know!

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