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What I Learned in February

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Abbigail Kriebs
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This is my second time linking up with Emily Freeman, author and blogger extraordinaire, and her “What I Learned” link up at the end of every month. In the link up, Emily reflects on the truly profound – and just plain fun – things that she has learned in the last thirty days. Well, 28 in this case.

So, here is what I learned in February:

1.) I have to schedule downtime for myself. I have to, even on vacation. If I don’t get a couple hours a week to spend in silence, with a good book, or with a pen and some nice stationary, I get really cranky.

2.) In addition to number one, I have to schedule my life. Not rigidly, but enough to give myself an overall big picture, to schedule in that downtime to look forward to, and to make sure I am getting it all done.

3.) The BBC Sherlock is truly the best show on television, bar none. Just as I fell in love with the character of Mary … PLOT TWIST. And then I love her even more.

Mary Morstan Sherlock BBC John Watson

BBC Sherlock John & Mary Wedding

4.) More often than not, you find the encouragement you need just when you need it the most.

5.) I realized that I am fighting a constant battle between the part of the me that is a people-pleaser and the part of me that wants to guard my time for my own projects. Do any of you struggle with this?

So, what did you learn in February?

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9 responses to “What I Learned in February”

  1. Ashley Wells Avatar
    Ashley Wells

    I have recently been more proactive with scheduling down time and it really does make a huge difference!

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    1. Abbigail Avatar
      Abbigail

      That is good to hear, Ashley! What have you been spending your downtime on?

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  2. Bonita Avatar
    Bonita

    I’m so with you on #1 and #2.

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  3. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    I agree – I love Mary and the new season of Sherock is wonderful! :) I had to set aside downtime for myself on a recent trip; it’s hard to set those boundaries but it’s so worth it!

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    1. Abbigail Avatar
      Abbigail

      Thanks for chiming in, Helen! Boundaries are hard for me sometimes: I want everyone else to be happy, and sometimes I do so to the detriment of myself. Learning, learning, learning!

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  4. Alicia | Jaybird Avatar
    Alicia | Jaybird

    Thanks so much for linking to my post! I’m glad that it was so relatable and I hope that those tips can help all of us feel a little less overwhelmed. I think scheduling downtime really helps cut down on overwhelm, too.

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    1. Abbigail Avatar
      Abbigail

      Thanks for stopping by, Alicia! Your post really did help me immensely.

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  5. Anna Avatar
    Anna

    I absolutely resonate with your comment about finding encouragement when you need it most. I’ve been in an angsty state this month, and I’ve been given some surprising affirmation just when I needed it.

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    1. Abbigail Avatar
      Abbigail

      I’m so glad that you found what you needed, Anna! I love reading your blog, so I do hope you keep pressing forward and writing through the fear. I’m trying to do the same!

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