You're doing your best
/It’s true.
When I posted this friendly reminder on Instagram, I added, “This is a time when a solid B is gonna have to do for us A students, and that’s more than okay.”
How do I know you’re doing your best?
First, because everyone is.
We can only do what we are capable of in each moment, which is why sometimes you knock it out of the park and others you inch across the floor. The same is true for everyone else, including those who haven’t figured out social distancing yet or who have opposing political ideologies to you. We are all doing our best through this unprecedented time, and so the more patient we can be, the better we’ll all be for it.
Second, I’m almost positive you’re the only one who thinks you could do more than what you’re already doing right now.
As over-functioners (thanks to Brené Brown’s new podcast for naming the desire to control in the midst of uncertainty) and A students, our mediocre days still exceed expectations.
If your response is, “but I could be doing so much more,” that is a sign to take your own expectations down a notch. I’ve had more than one conversation with clients lately about doing 80%. If you aim for 80% of your energy expended, your to-do’s accomplished and your goals reached, you are still a rock star.
Given all that’s happening, I’d say you’re golden aiming for 65%.
In addition to trusting and believing you're doing your best, please know you’re not alone.
It can feel lonely trying to figure out how to shift your work to stay relevant, and determine who will buy from you or hire you now. The right next step is even more unclear, and your options could change again tomorrow.
I’d love to help.
I’ve been asked to offer Coaching Sessions to navigate the changes to your work and businesses (and your roller coaster of feelings about these changes) through the pandemic. If you think you may want one, let’s get on the phone to see if it fits your needs.
If you’d rather speak with an intimate circle of others right where you are and hear what they’re doing, we can make that happen too.
I’m organizing a Mastermind & Accountability Circle that begins the week of April 20 for womxn in business wanting to lean on and learn from one another. Brainstorming solutions, sharing resources and providing moral support to move through fear, overwhelm and everything else.
We always get more done by working together, now especially.
If either of these options sound like what you need, let’s talk to see which is the right fit.
I’m here, and I believe so much in you.
Now, do less okay? And believe it’s more than enough.
