I love the words you used to say you will give yourself a gift. Most often when people talk about this concept, they say the will reward themselves. I'm not sure why, the idea of a "gift" seems much more loving than a "reward." Perhaps it's my feeling ng that a reward is given for meeting someone else's expectations. A gift is so much more gentle and unconditional. I find myself hoping that you consider giving yourself a grace period, rather than denying yourself your trip to Europe unless you perform perfectly. 💚
I am grateful for the way you draw attention to things like this, LC. I hadn't even noticed, but now that I do, I definitely agree with you. I'm not a fan of the "reward." It sounds like capitalist propaganda? Lol. And I never want to do something simply for a reward, you know? But a gift...that's so much more.
And I agree with the grace period. I think I already decided I'll go no matter what, as long as I finish. :)
I love the words you used to say you will give yourself a gift. Most often when people talk about this concept, they say the will reward themselves. I'm not sure why, the idea of a "gift" seems much more loving than a "reward." Perhaps it's my feeling ng that a reward is given for meeting someone else's expectations. A gift is so much more gentle and unconditional. I find myself hoping that you consider giving yourself a grace period, rather than denying yourself your trip to Europe unless you perform perfectly. 💚
I am grateful for the way you draw attention to things like this, LC. I hadn't even noticed, but now that I do, I definitely agree with you. I'm not a fan of the "reward." It sounds like capitalist propaganda? Lol. And I never want to do something simply for a reward, you know? But a gift...that's so much more.
And I agree with the grace period. I think I already decided I'll go no matter what, as long as I finish. :)
I'm so glad you're going to go no matter when you finish! And yes, "reward" definitely sounds like capitalist propaganda.
I have come across quite a few people talking about this idea of enough.
Like you, I never give myself gifts. I am planning to give myself a gift after I finish my manuscript draft.
YES!!!!
I absolutely get your wanting to focus on the book and get it right. And then celebrate madly. Sounds like a great plan to me.
I can't wait to read the book!
Thank you Jeffrey!
“I will not rush.”
🖤🖤🖤
It's so important!!! <3
Where was the beautiful picture of the springs taken if you don’t mind me asking?
Wakulla Springs!
Incredible, thanks for sharing :)
Reading this, I am PROUD OF YOU! 🫶🏼 can’t wait to read the book and to read of your celebratory travels
Thank you Dia!!
This is so inspiring to me. It’s giving me lots to think about for 2024!
<3
Thank you!!!