There’s a quiet pressure on many women, including myself, the ticking clock that says you should be further ahead by now. Maybe it’s in your career, your relationships, your health, or simply the way you thought life would look by now. We scroll through perfect pictures, hear highlight reels, and wonder if we’re the only ones still “figuring it out.”
But here’s the truth: no one posts on Instagram, and life isn’t a straight line. It’s a winding path with detours, rest stops, and sometimes…complete reroutes. And that’s not failure, it’s living.
I’ve had seasons where I felt stuck. Seasons where my body wasn’t cooperating, my goals felt far away, and my confidence felt like it had packed its bags and left. But in every one of those moments, I learned something important: progress doesn’t have to look loud to be real. Sometimes it’s as quiet as choosing to get up and try again tomorrow.
Ladies, you are not behind. You are right on time for your story. Every setback, every pause, every tear-stained pillow is part of the foundation that will hold the weight of your breakthrough.
So permit yourself to:
- Rest without guilt.
- Grow without rushing.
- Evolve without needing approval.
- Celebrate the small wins like they’re big ones, because they are.
Your journey is yours alone, and comparison will only rob you of the beauty unfolding in front of you. Someone out there is looking at you, admiring your resilience, grace, and quiet strength, and thinking, “If she can keep going, so can I.”
And that, my beautiful sister, is power.
You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to keep showing up. Because grace isn’t loud. Power isn’t always loud either. But when you walk in purpose, both speak for you.
Let’s keep inspiring each other. Share this with someone who may need to be reminded that their pace is perfect. And if you’ve been walking through your own detours lately, I’d love to hear your story, connect with me on Instagram @baldheaded__beauty or right here on the blog. Your words might be the encouragement someone else has been praying for.