Every one of us has had that week. The one where clients cancel last minute, supplies run low, and nothing seems to land quite right. You walk into work motivated and leave wondering how the day unraveled so fast.
I had one of those weeks recently. And while I wouldn’t wish it on anyone, it reminded me why tough weeks often teach us the most.
Here’s what I noticed. When things started going wrong, I rushed. I talked faster. I moved faster. And the faster I went, the more disconnected I felt from my clients. Once I caught that pattern, I slowed everything down. I took a breath before consultations. I asked one more question. I gave myself permission to reset between appointments.
The surprising part? Clients noticed. A few even commented on how relaxed the experience felt, even though my schedule was chaos behind the scenes.
Tough weeks don’t mean you’re failing. They’re usually a sign that something needs adjusting. Maybe it’s your pacing. Maybe it’s your boundaries. Maybe it’s just a reminder that perfection isn’t the goal — consistency and care are.
If you’re in the middle of one of those weeks right now, hang in there. You’re learning something valuable, even if it doesn’t feel like it yet.