Reflect and Grow: March
Happy Friday, everyone! Spring has officially sprung, the birds are chirping, and the sun is surely shining here in Arizona. This month has felt like a balance between rest and anticipation. I found myself wanting to reset and lean into my creative outlets, while also reminding myself to continue watering the seeds I planted earlier this year.
Reflecting on March
This month, I noticed I didn’t follow my social media posting cadence as closely as I had in the last two months. At times, I find myself struggling with what content to post for a notebook business. However, I did show up more on my Instagram Stories, which feels like a win, especially since I tend to forget to share in real time.
I also didn’t do much networking this month. Part of that was due to a lack of in-person events across the Valley, but if I’m being honest, my energy levels just weren’t there either.
That said, I did attend two amazing women-centered events this month, and they filled my cup in ways I truly needed. There’s something powerful about being in a room full of successful women business owners who are openly sharing truth and wisdom about this journey. It really helps put things into perspective.
The reality is, I’ve only been on this journey for three years. I turn twenty-eight in a little over a month, and I made a business pivot less than six months ago. I have time.
Sometimes I get caught up in the idea that I’m not doing something right, when in reality, I am exactly where I need to be. Something I heard at one of the events this month really stuck with me:
“You are not behind, you are becoming—and that is right on time.”
What a beautiful reminder to reset my mindset as I step into Q2.
Growing in April
As I look ahead to April, I feel a strong pull to chase rejection and lean into the things that scare me. Earlier this year, I came across a TikTok where a woman shared that she spent a year intentionally chasing rejection, and the opportunities that came from it exceeded her expectations.
Rejection has never been something I’ve enjoyed, but I have always been someone who values learning. I think the shift for me is learning to see rejection as part of that process, as an invitation to grow.
So for April, I’m focusing on chasing opportunities to learn and staying open to wherever that growth leads me.
Right now, I don’t have any networking events on my calendar, so this may be another month of leaning into virtual connections—and I’m okay with that.
Conclusion
March held small wins and meaningful creative moments. But something about the energy now feels different.
April feels like a now-or-never kind of month. I’ve spent the last three months finding my rhythm on social media, and now it’s time to take action, especially when it comes to prospecting and collaborating with other creatives.
I’m especially excited to connect with more community builders in this next season.
Thank you for being here with me on this journey; it truly means more than you know.
xx,
Annie
