Posted on July 10, 2025 | Sheila Diaries
Some days test everything — your patience, your energy, your evolution.
Today was one of those days. And yet, it became one of my quietest wins.
It was one of those chaotic, overstimulating, keep-it-all-together kind of days. At work, it felt like everything was slipping — deadlines, structure, control. Moments popped up where the old version of me might’ve lost her cool or let her attitude speak first.
But instead, I chose grace.
Not because it was easy… but because I’m no longer interested in reacting just to feel seen. I’m building something bigger than a moment — I’m building a legacy. And that requires restraint, clarity, and self-trust.
Still, holding that emotional line came at a cost — cue the migraine. 😅
And though I wasn’t in my “flow state,” I kept showing up.
I trained my business partner on interviews (even when I felt foggy).
I made real progress with my social media manager on our company website.
I sat in on recruiter calls and emotionally supported my team.
Then came home and still… cooked, cleaned, did laundry, went on a walk, hit the gym, and called my loved ones!
All of it. Done.
The kind of day that’s not glamorous — but powerful. Because it reflected everything I care about:
Health. Legacy. Family. Business. Inner peace.
And maybe the quietest win of all?
I didn’t text my ex back.
I’ve realized peace doesn’t need to come with check-ins. I mourned it on day one. Since then, I’ve felt lighter. Every day I honor the space between us, I feel more like me.
Because grace isn’t always about being “nice.”
Sometimes, grace looks like letting go and keeping your power.
I couldn’t help but wonder…
Isn’t this what becoming her looks like?
Choosing composure when the chaos begs for reaction.
Choosing discipline when energy is low.
Choosing alignment over attachment.
Tonight, I’m not the most glamorous version of myself —
but I’m the most grounded.
And that’s the woman I’m writing about.
Thanks for reading — if you’ve ever had a day like this, tell me below:
What’s a moment of grace you’re proud of lately?
xo,
Sheila
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