Mornings on the acreage are usually a team effort. My husband and I divide and conquer, tackling the day's tasks with synchronized precision. But today, as the sun peeked over the horizon, he kissed me goodbye and headed out of town for work, leaving me to manage the funny farm and my packed schedule solo.
Cue the chaos.
With a full schedule ahead and the added weight of my husband's chores, I could have easily succumbed to overwhelm. But instead, I decided to lean into my time-blocking strategy. I had set up my day in advance, breaking it down into manageable chunks, each with a specific focus.
As I moved through my morning routine, I found myself jumping from one task to the next, crossing items off my list with determination. I juggled the animals (not literally but their inside/outside routine), finished getting hubby packed up and out the door, answered emails, did check ins with a couple clients, and made some time for my regular morning routine—all before I finished my first cup of coffee. My time-blocking strategy kept me focused and productive, even in the midst of the madness.
But life has a funny way of throwing curveballs, doesn't it? Despite my best efforts, I found myself running behind schedule. And you know what? That's okay. I've learned to give myself grace when things don't go according to plan. Life happens, and sometimes, you just have to roll with the punches.
So here I am, writing this blog post almost 2 hours later than planned, with a messy bun and a to-do list that's still a mile long. But you know what? I wouldn't have it any other way. Because being an entrepreneur isn't about having everything together all the time. It's about embracing the chaos, taking each day as it comes, and knowing that even on the craziest mornings, you've got this.
Here's to embracing the chaos and thriving in the madness. Here's to being a Rebel Soul.
Niki Gurney
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