Review of 2020

Yes, this is written 6 months into 2021.

2020 made me depressed just like everyone else. I lost a lot but gained a lot at the same time. I reflected on so much of the bad of last year that it carried over into 2021. It hasn’t been good for my own mental state. But here we are.

THE DARK SIDE

I lost my coaching job. A side gig I held on to for 10 years. I had given that gym so much of my heart that it broke me.

I lost ALL my design clients and work. Especially an exciting event I was designing for. I’m still keeping my fingers crossed they can restart their event back up in 2022.

I wasn’t able to celebrate being pregnant with friends or family.

I had a c-section which felt like the toughest thing I had ever done. I basically had major abdominal surgery and had to take care of a newborn immediately.

I felt like I lost my spark but also had sparks lighting up for other design ventures.

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

I had the sweetest baby girl arrive in October.

I was able to brand myself to a logo I LOVE.

I was able to sit down and redo my website (let’s be honest some designers don’t touch theirs and some will tweak it constantly. I am constantly tweaking mine).

I had time to take some courses to expand my knowledge and spark other projects.

I finally got a break that I needed from working consistently. I have worked since before I was 16. Even in college, I was a busybody; I coached, I nannied, I had design jobs, and a full course load of classes all at the same time.

I read 30 books. 30. I haven’t read that much since I was in middle school. It was fantastic.

I finally taught my rescue dog how to play fetch after being with us for 2 years (now 3). I played hours of fetch daily with my 2 dogs.

OVERALL

2020 was still a dumpster fire but good things did come out of it. I hope you were able to reflect on your year too. Maybe you're still reflecting on it like me. It was a heavy year to digest.

Cheers,

Danielle