Northeast Trendlines
Up, Up, and Away to the Right!
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Today Was Not Fun.
It happens.
That’s why Chapter 1 of my book is “Most work, most days, should be fun.” Some days will suck. So I really shouldn’t be surprised when I come across one of them.
I’m still getting over this cold. We have some pretty intense tax bills to pay, for us and on behalf of my dad. The new tariffs are going to kill all of my future book profits. The caregiving these days with two aging dogs and two aging cats, and of course a child and my dad is a lot. I’m pouring a lot of time, money, and love into caring for each one. I don’t feel like I’m doing my best by my book at the moment. There’s world news. And I’m cold.
Can’t someone throw this girl a daffodil?
Can ONE THING get better?
In times like this, that one question is my salve. Because there’s always something that has a trend line up and to the right.
Right now, for me, it’s the weather. It’s as stupid as the simple knowing that the planet is indeed orbiting the sun as planned which means days will grow warmer and longer. Barring the apocalypse, this is for sure. It’s not dependent on my productivity. No administration can halt the Earth’s orbit. AI has no jurisdiction here.
SPRING IS FUCKING COMING.
That’s what I’m telling myself today. Maybe those four words will help you too.
Because it’s important to have that one, friendly Northeast, Up-and-to-the-right Trendline in your life—especially when the Magic 8 Ball of your life is telling you “Outlook not so good”.
As an update, I just had a nice coffee and “Everything” croissant so really the Earth’s orbit and breakfast pastries are both showing up hard for me today.
A few prompts to help you find your Northeast Trendline:
What are you getting better at in your work? Which of your skills are getting stronger?
What friend, family member, or colleague are you enjoying hanging out with more? Which relationships are growing?
What in your business is getting more efficient? What annoying thing are you going to spend even less time on in the future?
Is there a trend happening with your customers or clients that means great things for your business?
If the US stock market weren’t notably down today, I’d ask which of your savings/investments are happily growing on their own… Is anything in your life appreciating just because it exists?
Maybe you’re getting physically stronger! Able to run faster? Lift more? Do the hot yoga class that used to make you pass out?
Have you recently found a new awesome person to cut your hair? Are you only looking sharper and sexier from here on out?
Are you a parent of an 8-12 year old and can finally watch TV and movies with them that are not Daniel Tiger and Frozen?
Wishing you all lots of Northeast energy today.
P.S. Apologies to my southern hemisphere readers… Coziness is coming!
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Two good things. The weather is warming up and the snow is melting.
Dear Bree,
Sending daffodils 🌼 your way.
Hope you feel better.
Warmly,
🙏