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When you reflect on your 2024, do you list all the things you’re proud of? Do you celebrate your wins or wallow in your “not enough”?
Ayla here. As a recovering perfectionist, my brain was showing me a looping slideshow of all the “not enoughs” until I was challenged by a friend to list all the things I’m proud of, all of my accomplishments for the year. That perspective pulled the plug on that slideshow, and has allowed me to revel in the month of December, proud of all I accomplished, even though I didn’t get EVERYTHING done that I wanted.
I grew up on a farm in Minnesota, and the work was never done, and always at the mercy of the weather. Make hay with the sun shines, and so forth. So I learned to push myself past the point of exhaustion to get something done. A worthy skill, but not a sustainable way to live.
In my wiser 40’s, I see how this constant striving for more, for perfection, is an unobtainable mindgame. Don’t get me wrong, constant growth is a value of mine, so I’m all about striving. What I’m describing is more like striving with grace. Surrendering into a space where I’m still pushing myself, and also honoring when I need a break.
In honor of reflection, the five things I’m most proud of at the Hive in 2024 include:
Celebrating a team members 4 years of working with us!
Keeping 92% of our bee hives alive last winter.
Winning a value-added producer grant to promote our products.
Hosting our first ever Board of Advisors meeting.
Launching e-commerce with shipping.
What are you most proud of in 2024?
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