Four Months In: A Gentle Check-In With Myself
- ZanouNelie
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
And just like that, we’re already four months into 2025. Can you believe it?
It feels like January was just yesterday, and yet here we are—deep into the year, juggling the highs and lows, the wins and setbacks, the stillness and the rush of everyday life.
I took a moment this morning to pause and ask myself: What am I proud of so far? And the answer surprised me with its simplicity.
I’m proud of showing up.
Every single day. For myself. For my family. For my work.
That’s it.
No major resolutions. No flawless morning routines or perfectly curated life systems. Just quiet, steady consistency. And above all, intention.
Because I’m learning something this year: life doesn’t always need to be optimized. Sometimes, it just needs to be lived.
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Like many of you, I’m still figuring it all out as I go. There are days when everything feels clear and purposeful, and there are days when it all feels… heavy.
But on those hard days, I come back to a quiet little quote from a movie I love (See You on Venus). A line that always finds a way to settle my spirit:
“There will always be someone, somewhere, who’s happy you were born.”
Let that sink in for a moment. No matter what you’re going through. No matter how invisible or behind you may feel.
There is someone—right now—grateful that you exist. Not because you achieved something huge. Not because you checked off every box. But simply because you’re you.
So here’s a gentle check-in for today: Breathe. Be present. Live for today.
You don’t need to have everything figured out. You’re already doing better than you think.
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And if no one’s told you lately—you matter. More than you know.
As ever, thank you for being here. Until next time, be kind to yourself and others, and take care!
Zanounelie
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