💕 February Lessons: Listen, Believe and Trust

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As February comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on the lessons this month has brought me. For lilalicreates, it’s been a month of movement—sometimes forward, sometimes sideways, and this month mostly stumbling backwards. But in all of it, I’ve been learning to trust the process. Here are my three biggest takeaways from this month:

1. Listen to your body

I used to think productivity was about pushing through, ignoring the tiredness, and just getting things done. But February reminded me—again—that my body is not a machine. Some days, I had all the energy in the world, and other days, even small tasks felt impossible. At the end of January, I caught the flu, and it lingered for a whole month. Now, I’m still recovering, dealing with coughs and sneezes. Instead of forcing myself to power through, I’ve been practicing listening. Resting when I need to. Moving gently when I can. Feeding my body what it craves. And guess what? The world didn’t fall apart when I took a break. In fact, I felt more creative and focused when I honored what my body was asking for.

2. Believe it till you achieve it

There’s that saying, fake it till you make it, but I don’t believe in that. Every version of myself—whether I feel confident or unsure—is still me. None of it is fake. Instead, I’ve been leaning into something softer—believe it till you achieve it. I’ve noticed how much mindset plays a role in everything I do. Whether it’s launching new ideas, putting myself out there, or working on a long-term goal, my belief in myself (or lack of it) is often the deciding factor. This month, I’ve been making a conscious effort to act as if my dreams are already within reach. Because the truth is, when you show up with the energy of “I can do this,” you’re already halfway there.

3. Become friends with failure and rejection

Let’s be real—failure and rejection suck. But this month, I’ve been trying to reframe them as part of the journey rather than personal defeats. Every “no” I received, every moment where things didn’t go as planned, was actually redirection. And instead of letting it stop me, I’ve been asking myself: What can I learn from this? How can I improve? It’s not easy, but shifting my mindset has made the lows feel less like failures and more like stepping stones.

Moving into March…

February has been a month of learning, adjusting, and trusting. As I step into March, I want to continue listening to my body, believing in my journey, and welcoming both success and setbacks with an open heart. Here’s to embracing the messy, beautiful process of growth—one step at a time.