Ready to Launch

“An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backwards.”

This is exactly what I did at work last week. Took some time off and I was ready to launch when I came back on Monday morning. No Monday blues, a head full of  fresh ideas and a mind ready to take over the world! My team said, “looks like you’re in the mood to get everything done this week 😂” 

We all have been thru a lot since Mar’20. We all deserve a physical and MENTAL break from everything. 

I’m grateful to have the most loving, understanding and healthy family. My family had our fair share of losses as we lost a grandparent each on both sides but I’m still grateful and proud of everyone who was Covid positive but made it through. 

With everyone vaccinated in the family, I thoroughly enjoyed this mental break as we celebrated 40th birthday of my brother (-in-law) over the weekend.

It was physically exhausting but mentally relaxing. 

I’m also grateful to be around friends who supported and checked on me regularly. I strongly believe that friends are the family we chose and I have probably chosen some of the warmest ones. 

Of course, I’m grateful to be healthy and safe, personally and be more aware of prioritizing myself in every part of my life.  

I’m grateful to have a job during the pandemic. Extremely grateful to my mentor who supported and helped me make the biggest move of my life. 

Also, grateful to my company, my alma mater, my Buddhist organization and an NGO that gave me immense happiness by letting me volunteer my time to help bring a smile.

 

I would highly recommend, taking that break. No one is judging you for shutting yourself down from friends, from your own family - parents, SOs & children, from your work. Take that time off from all those things that stress you out. 

You’ll thank yourself for this!