It’s that point of 12 months the place lastly I’m able to take a step again, benefit from the sunshine and breathe.
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I began freelancing, and have billed over AED60,000 since August (~ $16,300).
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I wrote, illustrated, designed and revealed two kids’s books utilizing AI. I used to be amazed by the end result so I made a decision to show others who is perhaps .
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And so I launched my first on-line workshop on learn how to create, illustrate, design and publish a kids’s ebook utilizing AI in 90 minutes, and offered 24 seats that made me ~ $1000.
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I’m afraid to do the mathematics on how a lot I’ve spent on studying and rising since August. Nevertheless, not a penny has been in useless and I’ll proceed to spend to develop in 2024.
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I attended the UN Local weather Change Convention COP28 as a journalist, a life expertise there. By no means have I seen such a giant occasion of world consequence in motion, first hand. I learnt greater than a factor or two not solely about environmental science and local weather motion, but in addition about journalism and public relations.
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I acquired Shingles (sure, wtf) that put me in an affordable quantity of ache for about 4 weeks.
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I wrote my first analysis report, one thing that I’ve by no means accomplished myself earlier than.
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I labored with some unbelievable individuals who pushed me out of my consolation zone however in the easiest way potential.
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We celebrated Diwali in India, and my cousin’s wedding ceremony. My dad and mom and brother visited.
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I spent rather more time with my youngsters which has been great and exhausting.
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I’ve not felt a lot pleasure and fatigue on the similar time!
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I’m 100% motivated to design my very own life the place I work doing one thing I like, while having the liberty to plan my very own day.
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It’s 100% potential to maintain such a way of life, I simply have to hone in on my path and be intentional about my actions.
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A progress mindset is the cornerstone of success in something you select to do. And, with every part round us altering at an unprecedented charge due to rising tech, the earlier you embrace it, the sooner you’ll obtain no matter you got down to.
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There are not any shortcuts to success. Self-discipline, grit and persistence is required each single day, to maneuver ahead.
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I’m okay not having a lot of a social life in the intervening time; in reality I’ve no bandwidth for it. I’m completely happy in my bubble at house, with a few associates and my group interactions right here (with YOU! 🙂
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I’ve no area for something that isn’t good for me, or doesn’t serve me. This sounds egocentric, and it’s.
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I don’t have to ‘earn’ relaxation. That may be a recipe for burnout. I discover this difficult to observe, however know that I need to. We are sometimes means too onerous on ourselves.
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High quality time with the youngsters is a lot better than amount time, for each the connection along with your youngsters and your sanity!
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It’s okay to construct your boundaries, even along with your youngsters.
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It’s crucial and needs to be a non-negotiable to fill your cup first. Nobody can preserve giving from an empty cup.
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I get older, and am presumably peri-menopausal? I have to take care of myself higher if I need to age higher each bodily and mentally. Meaning extra relaxation, extra sunshine, extra motion, higher consuming, and extra of claiming no to vitality depleting duties.
My precedence for subsequent 12 months is constructing my very own ‘factor’ that won’t solely generate revenue, but in addition nourish me and make a constructive affect on others.
What’s that ‘factor’ I’m not fully certain but. I’ve lots of ideation and design pondering to do.
I’m additionally going to prioritise designing my enterprise round my life somewhat than simply freelancing to hit some revenue objectives.
I’m fortunate and filled with gratitude that I get to do that with the help of my wonderful husband.
My journey to designing my very own life began with the launch of this text. Right now 718 of you subscribe to listen to from me. I like love LOVE that we’re constructing one thing right here!
None of this could have occurred with out this group!
I thanks all from the underside of my coronary heart of permitting me in area in your inbox and being on this journey with me.
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Constructing a stronger group by attending to know you higher
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Launching a podcast and maybe getting a few of you on it to share your data!
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Publishing extra books and perhaps publishing collectively?
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Getting AI to assist work higher and sooner
I’ll preserve you posted 🙂
That’s all for now.
I want you all a beautiful vacation season!
All my love,
Abha
PS: If you would like some enjoyable winter printable actions on your youngsters, I made a complete bunch of them right here.
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