Cheers to chilling the f*ck out
How's Mercury Retrograde been treating ya?
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How's Mercury Retrograde been treating ya? We've still got a couple weeks left to go and I hear it's going to be gnarly. I wrote this post on Instagram during the last time Mercury was in retrograde, if you want some tips for managing productivity during cosmic chaos.
I'm in the process of packing/moving which means life is 10x more stressful than usual. So, I did what any millennial would do when they're on the cusp of a mental breakdown — I booked an appointment with a tarot card reader named Dante.
The main takeaway from my 30-minute reading was that I need to, and I quote, “Chill the f*ck out.” Fair.
Despite my occupation/building a brand around “intuitive rhythms” and “working in ways that work for you,” I tend to work myself into the ground fairly frequently. I never realize how far until I'm knee deep in dirt, squinting into the light above me, where I see Dante and my therapist staring back at me, concerned.
The truth is, I have gotten used to filling any free time I have with whatever I think will give me “more.” More money, more fulfillment, more experience, more success. I become awestruck by all the abundance surrounding me that I forget to ask myself if it's the kind of abundance I really want.
It's like I have a little capitalist demon sitting on my shoulder…
Me: Wow, I'm making pretty good money right now.
Capitalist Demon: Time to make more, even if it kills you 👹
Me: I enjoy my work but I am pretty stressed out right now.
Capitalist Demon: Take on more projects for kicks, giggles, and cold hard cash 👹
Me: There are so many things I want to improve in my business.
Capitalist Demon: Let's work on all of them at the same damn time, it'll be fun 👹
Dante reminded me, and my capitalist demon, that saying “no” or “that's enough” doesn't make me a failure. In fact, it allows more space for enrichment and success.
That being said, I've decided to say ‘no’ to Type C for the rest of 2022 so I can prioritize my health, wellbeing, and other responsibilities. In the words of my friend Rishabh, I'm going to do less but better.
I will still be writing my Mindful Little Emails for as long as it suits me, if you'd like to subscribe there, and I may be back in your inbox to complain about the absurdities of the self-help space again before the year is over — though I make no promises.
Thank you all for your continuous support. I'm wishing you a wonderful rest of the year, filled with rest, intention, and a lot of good laughs.
Peace, love and workflows,
Andrea
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My name is Andrea (On-Dray-Uh) Reeves (she/her), I’m the founder and systems strategist behind Type C Creative.
I’m a biracial, Black, aroace woman with ADHD and OCD. I’m an unapologetically atypical human who runs my own business on vibes, values, and good systems that meet me where I am.
I work with fellow neurodivergent, queer, and creative solopreneurs who are ready to find simpler, more compassionate and intuitive ways of running their businesses.