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Roxanne C.S. | The Cozy Hours's avatar

Thank you for sharing so candidly about your pivots! It's made me feel much less alone or weird.

I have also pivoted many times in my life: first a public educator, then e-commerce owner, real estate agent, digital marketing/media account manager... now? With 2 kids in tow at the moment, I'm not so sure what I'm doing or where I'm headed, but definitely something a little kinder to myself and allows me space, time and capacity to be who my family needs me to be. :)

Sis You Got This's avatar

Thank you for the encouragement! I recently felt the urge to deactivate my IG and take a break for a while just to enjoy life more and be in the moment. I’m not sure when or if I will get back on but I’m looking forward to what is to come and this article was so timely. Thanks for sharing!

Isis Bradford's avatar

I love this!! I was sure I wouldn’t go back when I deactivated instagram too! Returning after a year and a half has been strange… but I’m finding does that allow me to present as if I’m online without being online so that’s nice!🫶🏾 praying for your beautiful, creative journey!

Sis You Got This's avatar

Thank you!

Ess0p's avatar

Love this!!!

Isis Bradford's avatar

Thank you!! We’ve got to enjoy life!!🫶🏾 it’s such a gift!

The Sacred Pages's avatar

Such a beautiful post! I love your aesthetic! Recently I’ve felt the call to unplug for many reasons, so seeing you on the other side of my now beginnings is so inspiring! I love how you honor your journey! I am doing the same by unplugging, embracing a slower pace, & finding joy in both the process and the result. Thank you for sharing!

Isis Bradford's avatar

I love this! Please trust the journey and know the internet is going nowhere! Lol I can’t wait to see and support you on the other side!! And I’m learning there’s a way to do life slowly even after the return 🫶🏾

Gigi's avatar

The hobby corner idea is gold!! I've always fantasized about a reading chair or nook for cozy knitting or reading 🙌🏾

Isis Bradford's avatar

Now that sounds superrrr cozy!🥹 got this chair off of Facebook marketplace!!

Gigi's avatar

Ah that’s a great idea!! I’m also planning to ask around because people often have gems laying around too. Thank you for the inspo 🤗

Karen Wesley's avatar

I thought I was doing good to put on eyeliner, lipstick, 💋perfume, and earrings everyday just for me, to sit in my writing room. 🤗 This is delightful and encouraging.

♥️Thank you!

Isis Bradford's avatar

You’re doing phenomenally!!! I have to add the perfume to my “get cute” ritual!🤣💕 thank you for sharing!

Tara Christina's avatar

Love this so much! I'm moving from surviving to thriving as I write and am romanticizing my life as a creative living to the fullest. I'll be honest, it's been challenging due to some struggles, but I'm leaving those behind so I can jump right in and live from joy and creativity!

Thank you!

Blessings!

Isis Bradford's avatar

Amen to THRIVING!!! I will be praying for you & so proud of you!!!👏🏾 thanks for sharing Tara!

Tara Christina's avatar

Thank you 🙏🏽

Meredith Rankin's avatar

You have a joyous and positive attitude, Isis. Thank you for sharing. You made me smile and feel uplifted!!

Isis Bradford's avatar

Wow! Hearing how this made you feel makes ME smile!! Thank you for reading and sharing your warm words 🥹

Ecliptica's avatar

Absolutely loved this! And as a proud 33 going on 34 this year, that area is GREATLY MISSED!! Anywho, I agree with every point. And it's so easy to forget that this process of romanticizing your life as a creative is MESSY. Not drama (but not saying it won't be tho) but messy for the most part like art. As Im starting to my journey I'm recording it through my substack as well and sharing what did or didn't pull my edges as I walk through this journey with Christ. I can go on and on. I love this post truly. Thanks for writing. 🖤

Isis Bradford's avatar

I am going to dive into your substack today!! Thank you for sharing AND reading! Proud of you!!👏🏾

Ecliptica's avatar

🖤

Isis Bradford's avatar

Yes!!! Absolutely messy! The process of trying and failing and learning yourself and figuring out what works and what doesn’t and what makes you love life is as messy and chaotic as this extra long sentence 🤣

Cas's avatar

This is so needed! I’ve recently circled back to my creative side and I’m finding some resistance. I’m actually thinking about cutting of socials and this was the confirmation I needed.

Stacey Farley's avatar

My hobby corner kept me sane when I lived in a slum (I’ve written about it on my substack). Defo recommend!!!

brittney's avatar

When I found your Substack I immediately saw myself in you! The similarities are crazy haha…it’s not often that we as women learn how to be ourselves and love ourselves (authentically). I find myself outgrowing places and things so easily because I refuse to stay stunted on this life’s journey. (I use to think it was the social worker part of me) but I realize as I mature that this should be all of us. To meet our true selves, down to the core. Now that I’m 30, I am realizing how much I absolutely lovvvve womanhood. Happy to be apart of your community now 🎉🩷 xoxo Britt 🌹

Iris Canela's avatar

I needed this reminder. Seeing this whole documentation and tips that have supported you sparked something in me. I use to get all dressed up and since working remote, I got use to being "comfy." I also crave to make more creative spaces in my house so it feels cozier and inspiring. I am currently doing my first 7 day fasting (girl and its getting to me lol) but seeing this brought the joy I needed. Thank you for being you and spreading your magic and medicine.