7 Lessons Life Taught Me (The Hard Way) In September

#1. If it drains you, cut it out. Screens, social media, doomscrolling, sales dashboards, anything with a number next to your name… Either it energizes you or it’s out. Time in front of a screen is time away from real interactions and yourself. #2. Stick to your baseline. For over two days, my overthinking didn’t let me sleep. I woke up with my heart racing and breathing fast, just like when you had a bad dream with a love one dying in an accident. I had to go back to exercising, sitting in silence, journaling, and walking in nature to quiet my monkey brain. Have a set of daily healthy habits that keeps you regulated—and stick to it like your life depends on it. #3. If you work for it, you’ll have a perfect life. But it won’t be perfect all the time. Credits to my sister, when I opened up about my frustrations. Struggling is always part of the journey. #4. You get what you expect when you detach from the outcome. The more you chase something, the more it gets further away. It’s true…