March Reflections: One Step at a Time, Holding On to Hope, and Growing at My Own Pace

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Hello friends!

Can you believe it’s already April? March flew by in the blink of an eye, and although it may seem like I didn’t do much, I still found a few important lessons tucked between the slower days and the unexpected hiccups. Today, I wanted to share my reflections from the past month—the highs, the lows, and the gentle reminders that helped me keep going.

1. One Step at a Time ☀️

At the start of March, I was feeling hopeful and full of plans. The sun was finally shining again, and with spring knocking on the door, I thought my energy levels would bounce right back. I had a list of creative goals ready to tackle. But then, life had other plans... and hit me with a horrible stomach flu that knocked me out for a whole week.

Suddenly, everything I had planned felt so far away. I couldn’t draw, couldn’t focus, and honestly, I just wanted to sleep and recover. In that quiet, frustrating time, I kept repeating this mantra to myself: one step at a time. Because really, when your body isn’t feeling well, it’s almost impossible to be creative. And that’s okay. Resting is productive too, even if it doesn’t feel that way in the moment.

2. Hold On to Hope! ✨

Later in March, I had to finish a big work project with a tight deadline. It involved a lot of drawing, which normally makes me happy—but this time, it was out of my comfort zone. Think: drawing people (so many people!) and huge infographics. It was tough. The kind of work that drains you after 6-8 hours, and makes you question if you’re even doing it right.

There were moments I wanted to give up. I felt so slow, like I was climbing a mountain with no view in sight. But then I reminded myself: hold on to hope. I took walks to clear my head, breathed in the fresh air, and let the sunlight fill my lungs. And bit by bit, the project came together.

Honestly, I’m proud of how it turned out. Even if it wasn’t easy. And who knows—I might write a whole blog post about the project soon. So if you’re curious about my other illustration work (outside of stickers!), stay tuned.

3. Grow at Your Own Pace 🌿

March also came with the Mix and March drawing challenge. There were so many cute prompts I wanted to draw! My goal was to draw something every week. But in the end, I only managed to finish one drawing. One very sleepy cloud-themed piece that I actually really love. So, small win!

It’s easy to feel discouraged when you see other artists posting new work every day, full of color, joy, and energy. But the truth is: everyone has their own rhythm. So I reminded myself of this simple but powerful truth: grow at your own pace.

April brings a new chance to try again. I might take on another drawing challenge this month, just for fun. And I’ll keep reminding myself that creativity isn’t a race. It’s a garden that grows when it’s ready.