As I build my something while also continuing my full time job, quietly is the only way I can grow in this season. Thank you for the reminder of the benefits, including to listening to my own inner ‘ick’ about scarcity marketing.
Oh I'm right there with you Jillian 🫶🏼 And glad to hear that the concept of quiet growth resonates with you, especially as you juggle building your business alongside a full-time job. It sounds like you’re making thoughtful choices that align with your values and what feels right internally. Listening to that inner voice is crucial, isn’t it? It definitely helping me stay rooted along the way!
I’m curious, how are you finding balancing both roles? Any particular strategies or insights you’ve discovered that help manage your time or energy? 🤍
The only strategy that has been working is to “drop the ball” sometimes. In other words, to realize that it’s not possible for me to do everything I want and to try to let things unfold more slowly than I would like if I was just doing one of the roles.
I love that Jillian! ◡̈ I really appreciate your honesty about "dropping the ball". I think it's a necessary strategy for anyone juggling multiple roles, and it’s refreshing to hear someone else embracing this approach. It's something I'm learning to be okay with doing more this year. I’ve had to learn that it’s okay not to get everything perfect—especially when managing multiple responsibilities.
It’s comforting to know there's others out there, navigating the balance between our ambitions and what’s realistically possible. Here's to dropping the ball! 🌸
Thank you for this post 🙏 Sustainable growth is what I am choosing for my business, continually learning to unwind old patterns of urgency or pressure. The invitation to pause is beautiful - it’s true that there is so much to hear underneath the “busyness” of the world. In my view, that quiet space is where the real things are happening.
Thank you for your reflections Danielle! It’s wonderful to hear you’re also embracing sustainable growth and finding value in the quiet. For me, that quiet space really is where the deepest insights and truest growth occur 🫶🏼 And I'm finding myself craving more and more of it as the world seems to be spinning faster than ever!
Beautiful post ✨ Year after year, my school reports used to say that I worked well in my ‘quiet fashion’, and I think that’s as true now as it was 25 years ago, even if it’s taken me a long time to embrace that.
Thank you for sharing that David! It’s fascinating how those early observations about our nature can hold true throughout our lives. Embracing your ‘quiet fashion’ as a strength is a wonderful acknowledgment of who you are at your core⎯my school reports were very similar to yours 🫶🏼
PS. wonderful seeing you over here, I've seen you in Jen Carrington's simple & spacious business too 🥰
After a while I was in business, I started to learn about and lean on my natural cycles and needs. At first it was a survival strategy, then it became an essential practice. It took a lot of unlearning, experimentation, and repetitions, but it was so worth it.
Thank you for sharing Giada, It’s inspiring to hear what started as a survival strategy evolved into such an essential practice. It really highlights the impact that tuning into our natural cycles and needs can have, not just for survival!
Like you, I’ve found embracing those rhythms brings such fulfilment and alignment to my life. But I have found it's a continuous journey of discovery and fine-tuning!
I’d love to know if there are any key changes or habits you implemented that made the biggest difference for you? 🤍
The habit of noticing. Awareness is key for me. It helps me understand what I need and why I need it. First, I learned to practice it in therapy, and then I trained myself more and more becoming a coach. Journaling helps me a lot, but also making space for quiet time to look inward.
The habit of noticing—such a powerful one! And I couldn't agree more. I've also found it's takes a lot of courage to not only listen to that awareness but then actually put my needs on the table! But I'm learning :) And I've also found like you, carving out space for journalling and quiet time to be an invaluable part of it. Thank you Giada 🫶🏼
Thank you so much for highlighting that line Alysha—it’s one I often revisit when life is feeling a little noisy. But I've always found that whether in business, relationships, or personal growth, taking the time to pause and quiet the noise around us allows us to truly listen to what matters most. 🫶🏼
As I build my something while also continuing my full time job, quietly is the only way I can grow in this season. Thank you for the reminder of the benefits, including to listening to my own inner ‘ick’ about scarcity marketing.
Oh I'm right there with you Jillian 🫶🏼 And glad to hear that the concept of quiet growth resonates with you, especially as you juggle building your business alongside a full-time job. It sounds like you’re making thoughtful choices that align with your values and what feels right internally. Listening to that inner voice is crucial, isn’t it? It definitely helping me stay rooted along the way!
I’m curious, how are you finding balancing both roles? Any particular strategies or insights you’ve discovered that help manage your time or energy? 🤍
The only strategy that has been working is to “drop the ball” sometimes. In other words, to realize that it’s not possible for me to do everything I want and to try to let things unfold more slowly than I would like if I was just doing one of the roles.
I love that Jillian! ◡̈ I really appreciate your honesty about "dropping the ball". I think it's a necessary strategy for anyone juggling multiple roles, and it’s refreshing to hear someone else embracing this approach. It's something I'm learning to be okay with doing more this year. I’ve had to learn that it’s okay not to get everything perfect—especially when managing multiple responsibilities.
It’s comforting to know there's others out there, navigating the balance between our ambitions and what’s realistically possible. Here's to dropping the ball! 🌸
Beautiful articulation, Hannah! The idea of quiet growth is both refreshing and relaxing to me. Thank you for introducing me to it!
Thank you Louise, I'm so glad to hear that it resonated with you 🥰 Quiet growth is such a passion of mine now.
Thank you for this post 🙏 Sustainable growth is what I am choosing for my business, continually learning to unwind old patterns of urgency or pressure. The invitation to pause is beautiful - it’s true that there is so much to hear underneath the “busyness” of the world. In my view, that quiet space is where the real things are happening.
Thank you for your reflections Danielle! It’s wonderful to hear you’re also embracing sustainable growth and finding value in the quiet. For me, that quiet space really is where the deepest insights and truest growth occur 🫶🏼 And I'm finding myself craving more and more of it as the world seems to be spinning faster than ever!
I feel the same! Such a relief to step off the go-round. It’s reassuring to find others who are choosing a different way. 💚
Beautiful post ✨ Year after year, my school reports used to say that I worked well in my ‘quiet fashion’, and I think that’s as true now as it was 25 years ago, even if it’s taken me a long time to embrace that.
Thank you for sharing that David! It’s fascinating how those early observations about our nature can hold true throughout our lives. Embracing your ‘quiet fashion’ as a strength is a wonderful acknowledgment of who you are at your core⎯my school reports were very similar to yours 🫶🏼
PS. wonderful seeing you over here, I've seen you in Jen Carrington's simple & spacious business too 🥰
Lovely to see you there and here too! ✨
After a while I was in business, I started to learn about and lean on my natural cycles and needs. At first it was a survival strategy, then it became an essential practice. It took a lot of unlearning, experimentation, and repetitions, but it was so worth it.
Thank you for sharing Giada, It’s inspiring to hear what started as a survival strategy evolved into such an essential practice. It really highlights the impact that tuning into our natural cycles and needs can have, not just for survival!
Like you, I’ve found embracing those rhythms brings such fulfilment and alignment to my life. But I have found it's a continuous journey of discovery and fine-tuning!
I’d love to know if there are any key changes or habits you implemented that made the biggest difference for you? 🤍
The habit of noticing. Awareness is key for me. It helps me understand what I need and why I need it. First, I learned to practice it in therapy, and then I trained myself more and more becoming a coach. Journaling helps me a lot, but also making space for quiet time to look inward.
And, yes, it is a continuous journey! :)
The habit of noticing—such a powerful one! And I couldn't agree more. I've also found it's takes a lot of courage to not only listen to that awareness but then actually put my needs on the table! But I'm learning :) And I've also found like you, carving out space for journalling and quiet time to be an invaluable part of it. Thank you Giada 🫶🏼
Thank *you* for the inspiring article and chat! ☺️
Thank you so much for highlighting that line Alysha—it’s one I often revisit when life is feeling a little noisy. But I've always found that whether in business, relationships, or personal growth, taking the time to pause and quiet the noise around us allows us to truly listen to what matters most. 🫶🏼
Thanks again for your thoughtful comment!