What 31 Days of Posting Has Taught Me
What 31 Days of Posting for the NVL Bigger Than Food x BBC Self-Care Mental Health Challenge Has Taught Me — As a Mom, Wife, Financial Professional, and Entrepreneur
ποΈ Thirty-one days.
π§ Thirty-one moments of honesty, reflection, and growth.
When I committed to showing up daily for the NVL Bigger Than Food x BBC Self-Care Mental Health Challenge, I didn’t anticipate how deeply it would challenge me—not just creatively, but personally. Through this journey, I’ve learned that vulnerability is not weakness—it’s work. πͺπΎ And it’s necessary work for anyone balancing multiple roles in life.
π©π½π§π¦ As a Mom:
This challenge reminded me that even when I feel pulled in a hundred directions, taking time to reflect and prioritize mental wellness π§πΎβοΈ is one of the most powerful examples I can set for my children.
β¨ Self-care isn't selfish—it’s legacy-building.
They’re watching me not just do, but be. And that matters. π
π As a Wife:
It’s easy to get lost in the “to-do list” of partnership—meals π½οΈ, schedules π, responsibilities.
But these past 31 days reminded me to check in emotionally π¬ and reconnect β€οΈ, not just communicate.
Mental wellness includes relational wellness.
We thrive together when we grow together. π±
πΌ As a Financial Professional/Manager:
Working in finance means I’m trained to assess risk π and optimize return.
But mental health doesn’t follow spreadsheets or quarterly targets.
I’ve learned to pause βΈοΈ and hold space for myself and my team π§πΎπ»π©π½π»—because burnout costs more than any budget line item ever will. π§Ύ
π As an Entrepreneur:
Building something from scratch—especially when it's mission-driven like Novice Vegan Life πΏ—requires belief, discipline, and resilience.
But what I’ve truly embraced during this challenge is grace.
Grace to rest π, rethink π€, and re-center π when life feels louder than the vision.
π The Bottom Line:
This challenge wasn’t about perfect posts or polished captions.
It was about showing up as I am—while still doing the work. π£
π½οΈ It’s bigger than food.
πΌ It’s bigger than business.
π It’s about healing, community, and wholeness.
ππΎ Thank you to everyone who followed along, shared, or simply paused to reflect with me.
Let’s keep the conversation going π£οΈπ¬
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