A Moment of Clarity: Choosing Peace Over Pressure

Today, I had a realisation that has brought me a sense of relief I wasn’t expecting. It’s funny how sometimes we’re so busy pushing ourselves, trying to build, grow, and make things happen, that we forget to stop and ask ourselves, “What feels right for me?”

For the past few months, I’ve been working on a lot of different things. My business has been growing, and I’ve been putting so much energy into reaching people, creating new offers, and building a bigger community. I’ve been trying to make everything happen all at once—launching a mastermind, trying to grow my Facebook group, and balancing my Etsy shop. But somewhere along the way, I started to feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and drained.

Yesterday, I took a step back. I gave myself permission to simply be. And it was because of that stillness that the realisation came: I don’t need to force anything. I’ve spent years working on my Etsy shop, and it’s a space that brings me joy. I enjoy creating products and connecting with customers, and it’s the foundation that has supported me so far. Yet, I’d been pushing myself away from it, trying to move towards something bigger—something I thought I should be doing. But in the quiet of a day off, I felt a deep sense of calm and contentment that reminded me of something so simple: I don’t need to be everything to everyone. So today, I’m choosing peace over pressure. I’m choosing to focus on what feels aligned—what excites me and what I enjoy. I’m going to build my Etsy shop, share inspiration in my Facebook group, and lean into the work that brings me true fulfilment. It’s not about working harder or launching something just because it’s “expected.” It’s about trusting the process, embracing what’s already working, and letting go of what doesn’t feel like the right fit. There’s power in simply being present and honouring the journey.This isn’t a failure or a step backwards. It’s a realisation that’s allowing me to move forward with greater clarity, purpose, and peace.

If you’re feeling the weight of trying to make everything happen at once, take a moment to pause. Listen to what you truly need, and allow yourself the freedom to focus on what brings you joy. In that space, everything else will naturally fall into place.

Thank you for being part of this journey with me.

XO, Leanne

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