It's been a little while since I've posted here! There's been a lot happening behind the scenes, and quite a bit shifting in my personal and professional life. Combine that with the holiday season in full gear, and you've got yourself a slower blogging cadence.

As a multi-passionate creative entrepreneur with a portfolio career, lots of interests, and various passion projects, I find that it can feel very uncomfortable when there's a lull or a quiet moment in between chapters of life. I've been planting many seeds (metaphorically, but also physically, as I do have a garden!) over the last few weeks, and while waiting for those seeds to sprout, I've found myself in this rather awkward, strange, quiet season.

So what does one do with a quiet, in-between season while waiting for new life, projects, and opportunities to blossom? They write a blog post, apparently! (Ha ha.)

Here are five things I've been leaning into during this in-between season of life.

1. Make Room for the Quiet

Acknowledge the quiet. Don't rush to fill it.

I think this is especially important if you're someone who is naturally busy, creative, entrepreneurial, or always thinking about what's next. It can feel uncomfortable to have a little less going on, particularly when you're used to having multiple projects or things to look forward to.

But I'm learning to let the quiet be quiet. To give myself some room to think, reflect, and simply be without immediately searching for the next thing to fill my calendar.

This is where journaling can be helpful (or, in my case, sharing my thoughts through a blog post!).

2. Languish a Little More Between Your Days

As things have been a bit quieter, I've found myself pausing a little more between tasks and responsibilities.

Whether that's sipping my mushroom coffee a bit slower, sitting with my pup and watching the candle burn, taking long walks around my neighborhood, or spending more time enjoying cooking and skincare, languishing a little more has felt incredibly comforting.

This morning, instead of rushing out of bed, I enjoyed some extra time with my boyfriend and sweet pup, and it completely filled my cup.

Sometimes it's the simplest things that make a day feel really good. And when we aren't constantly rushing from one thing to the next, we actually have more opportunities to enjoy them.

3. Create, Make, or Express

Now that I have a little more room to just be, I've been enjoying using this time to dream and get creative.

For me, that means experimenting with recipes in the kitchen, making homemade treats and marshmallows for upcoming gatherings, and creating things for my business.

I'm also in the very early stages of building out a new concept (think creative group project and YEARBOOK, haha!), so I'm taking my time meeting with people and exploring the idea over the next few weeks.

I love having the space to explore something simply because it interests me. Not everything needs to turn into a business, a side hustle, or something productive. Sometimes it's just fun to make something!

4. Rot

This is definitely a guilty pleasure of mine. :)

To me, this means loading up on delicious snacks and watching reruns of my favorite show WITHOUT any guilt. (Felicity is on my current rotation.)

When else can I enjoy myself like this?

Life will always be filled with work, responsibilities, and things that need your attention. So when you find yourself with some quiet, in-between time, I think it's the perfect opportunity to "rot" a little and enjoy the simple pleasures in life.

No need to make every free moment productive. Sometimes a cozy afternoon on the couch is exactly what you need.

5. Lean Into and Marvel at the Actual Season You're In

Ironically enough, this season of transition and quietness also happens to coincide with the holidays and festive season, so I'm going to embrace this 100%.

Over the coming weeks, I'll be enjoying reading gift guides, curating the perfect gifts for loved ones, decorating our home for the holidays, baking cookies, and enjoying all that is merry and joyful about this time of year.

I think there's something really lovely about leaning into the actual season you're in, rather than wishing you were somewhere else or waiting for the next chapter to begin.

A Little Reminder About the In-Between Seasons

As I'm writing this post, I'm sitting at my kitchen counter, looking out at the beautiful trees that surround our home.

We're about to enter the winter season in a few weeks, and the trees are such a good reminder of what it looks like to embrace a quieter season of life.

Not everything is growing, blooming, or producing something all the time. And perhaps we don't need to be either.

If you find yourself in a similar season, I hope you give yourself permission to enjoy it. Make room for the quiet, do things that bring you joy, get creative, take a nap, or simply enjoy the little things around you.

Pretty soon, life will be bustling again!