July Didn't Go as Planned—And That's the Beauty of Showing Up Anyway

How is it July 31st already? At the beginning of this month, I had hoped to create a blog post for each day of this month. I was going strong for a bit and then I just didn't have the capacity to keep up with it. I shared in my first blog post of this month that this has been an extremely challenging year for me emotionally. You can read more about that in this post "What Happens After Everything Falls Apart? (Day One Of The July Ultimate Blog Challenge)"

This month had continuous challenges as well as some big wins. I am still in the process of crawling out of my emotional cocoon. Even though I haven't accomplished all I had hoped to by the end of this month, there has still been progress. I am going to give myself grace and acceptance of where I am today in this present moment. I am going to do my best to focus on progress instead of perfection. The fact that I was able to show up at all during this challenge in itself is a big win.

I am working on some exciting developments for The Confident Vegan that I am planning to launch in September. In the meantime, I will sprinkle in moments of productivity while also being gentle with myself.

Remember to always be kind and gentle to yourself. We are all doing the best that we can. I hope you enjoy the rest of your summer. I am looking forward to participating in the October Ultimate Blog Challenge. I will hopefully see you before then when I am more active in September. All the best!

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Jennifer Shlomovich is a Plant-Powered Lifestyle-Educator on a mission to help others improve their health by eating more plants. Jennifer is also passionate about educating others about the realities of animal agriculture and how embodying a vegan lifestyle is a beautiful experience. As the only vegan in her household, she knows firsthand how challenging it can be to stay true to your values when the people around you aren’t on the same path. For years, she put everyone else’s needs ahead of her own, but through her journey, she discovered the power of setting boundaries, living by her values, and confidently prioritizing her well-being. On her YouTube channel, The Confident Vegan, she shares inspiring interviews, practical tips, and empowering conversations about what it really means to live in alignment with your values. She is also the co-host of That Vegan Morning Show with Kimberly Winters of the Did You Bring The Hummus podcast.