30/08/2026
Two whole weeks I actually switched off. 😳
And anyone who knows me will know just how difficult that is for me! 🫣 But i honestly really, really needed it.
For the last two years, I haven't really given myself much chance to slow down, pause or properly take a break. And that is absolutely not a complaint because these last two years have been incredible. So much growth, so many beautiful people, opportunities and experiences that I will always be grateful for. ❤️🥰🫂
But my body has been screaming at me for a long time.
And just before we went away, something unexpected happened within our family that brought a lot of stress and emotion with it. And I think the timing of our holiday couldn't have been better🙏
Those two weeks gave us the chance to breathe... to step away from noise, spend proper time together, be in nature, laugh, slow down, not have to cook or clean 🤪🙌 and to simply be.
And something really landed with me while we were away, for so long I've been so busy that I haven't actually stopped to breathe, I haven't had enough time in nature, I haven't had enough time with my family or feiends… and I really haven't had enough time for ME. 🥹
The me who isn't just a mummy or a partner.
The me who isn't just the Rainbow Room or Heal. The me who doesn't always need to be doing, organising, working, holding or looking after everyone else.... Just… me. 🥰
I've now been back at work for 9 days and, of course, they've been incredibly busy! 😂🫣🤪
But I feel different... I feel rested, clearer. And I can feel a little spark coming back.... 🥰🙌
Yesterday I had the most beautiful day at the Awakening Tyrone event with some of the Heal team. It was incredible and such a lovely way to finish 9 days in a row of work, connection and busyness. 🥰
And today and tomorrow will be days of rest with the family before school routines resume..
And maybe this is the biggest lesson I've taken from those two weeks…... I can't keep talking about the importance of rest, boundaries, slowing down and listening to your body if I'm not willing to practice what I preach...
So some small changes will be happening.
Nothing dramatic, ust creating more space, little more balance, a little more time for the people I love… and most importantly, a little more time for me.... 🫶❤️
And alongside all of that, I'm coming back with a LOT of fire in my belly for what's still to come. 🔥🎉🥳❤️
I have the most amazing small group of friends that I love dearly for just being amazing and im so so grateful ❤️ So more space for friendships to flourish is a priority, you know who you are ❤️🙌🫶
Thank you, as always, for being here. For supporting me, trusting me, following along and being part of this journey.
Here's to remembering that we are so much more than all the roles we carry...
And sometimes, we need to put everything down for a little while… so we can pick it back up with a little more life in us. ❤️
Happy Sunday 🫶
Tracey