check in, less social media, more real connection
How are you? I wish I could hear your answer lol, I feel a little silly asking, but maybe you can check in with yourself and notice how you really are.
Life has felt really full— so much happening around here, but it’s the same old same at Ritual. I haven’t been pouring much love and attention into my business, aside from the basics of taking great care of the beautiful souls I see, keeping a clean space, and staying stocked with the things I need. Sometimes it’s for lack of inspiration, and sometimes it’s because my life is so full of other things— like taking care of my kids, keeping up with things around the house, and spending time with friends and family. There has been a lot of all of that lately, which is truly so fulfilling in and of itself.
If you’ve talked to me recently, you probably know this, but I decided to paint the whole inside of my house. The last half of July was spent almost exclusively painting, aside from work and taking care of my family. I love painting, so don’t feel bad for me! Maybe I should start a painting business? Not really, but it has been very satisfying. I also have a second job working with A Slow Studio, and it looks like a third job is on the horizon.
I have felt a little lost, but I am finding my way and trusting that life is leading me to feeling confident and fulfilled in my purpose. I go back and forth with social media- from loving it to hating it— but the same underlying feelings are always there— that I wish I didn’t need to use it for my business. Truth be told, a lot of the time I don’t use it because I can’t post inauthentically or post something just to get eyes on me. I think a lot of small business owners are feeling similarly— it’s exhausting. The number of things I have to do as a business owner is overwhelming, and I don’t want to be a content creator, photographer, videographer, or influencer. I’d rather put my energy and skills into what feels aligned. This isn’t to say I won’t post or be on Instagram, it’s just that I refuse to use it in a way that feels inauthentic.
I am passionate about giving incredible facials, helping people feel confident in their skin, holding healing space, and I want to put my energy into that, not creating content. I have a lot to offer, but it probably isn’t going to be in the form of Instagram. I shine in personal, one-on-one connections where I can hold physical space for you, laugh with you, understand you, and help you feel your best.
