REmember to Breathe

I suppose this is more of a reminder for me than for you, but sometimes we need to hear it: 
 
Step back. Breathe in, breathe out. Drink some water. You’ve got this.
 
Like many people, life has piled up on me a bit. House buying, painting, hiring contractors, moving, staging to sell. Planning travel, scheduling coverage, getting staff ready. Planning for LYS Day, scheduling classes, prepping kits and sales. Life conspired to put a lot on my plate this month.
 
Step back. Breathe in, breathe out. Drink some water. You’ve got this.

​We are often harder on ourselves than we would be on our loved ones. We would never speak to a sister or a best friend the way the voice in our head talks to us. And likewise, we wouldn’t demand the time and the to-do list we push ourselves into. No matter how hard we try, there will never be more than 24 hours in a day, and you still need to eat and sleep. Make a plan, asses how long each task will take (realistically), and plan accordingly. Make a list, check it off.
 
Step back. Breathe in, breathe out. Drink some water. You’ve got this.
 
Lately I’ve been hearing people say that they’ve lost their “knitting mojo.” Their life got busy and knitting (or crochet) got pushed down their list of priorities as more pressing things took precedence. I feel that. For a professional in the fiber arts, I’m getting very little fiber arts done.
 
If this was you, the advice I’d give you is: this is part of your self-care. It’s time for you to shut out the rest of the craziness, focus on the stitches, and be in the moment. One stitch at a time. Even if you can only give it 15 minutes, knit 3 or four rows. A little bit is better than none.
 
In the midst of this chaos, I’ve come to see how many people are out there ready to help me. As one friend said, “You have an army behind you. Use us.” You do, too. I promise. 
 
In other news, we’re prepping for Local Yarn Store Day on the 27th, plus scheduling more classes into May. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get all the latest updates, see some beautiful inspiration, and check out what we’re up to day-to-day.
 
Step back. Breathe in, breathe out. Drink some water. You’ve got this.
 
Dracarys!
-Kerry