These last 6 months have completely changed me as a person...

Having trouble viewing this email? [Click here] [Company Logo] [5 Things I'm Loving This Week] Hi {NAME}! Well, we’re officially halfway through 2016 and I’m realizing just how much this [Year of Rest] has changed me. I’ve spent the last 6 months untethering myself from being chained to a worth based on productivity, prying my hands off of my tight grip on trying to control so many things in my life, and stepping way back from [my usual highly-driven, task-oriented focus]. I’ve shut out a lot of noise (unsubscribing from business email newsletters, unsubscribing from business podcasts and blogs, and cutting way back on the number of how-to and must-do types of books I usually read). I’ve [said “no” probably a few hundred times every single month]. I’ve walked away from great opportunities. I’ve stopped trying to be on the cutting edge of running an online business. I’ve embraced smaller numbers, smaller opportunities, and a smaller team. I’ve walked away from a lot of things that I once held onto very tightly. I’ve slept more. I’ve laughed more. I’ve developed a few new deep friendships. I’ve tried new things (and [I’ve surprised myself by loving some of them]!) I’ve stopped obsessing so much over things I can’t change. I’ve [started wearing the color purple again]. I’ve tried new foods, new styles, new drinks, and new experiences. [I’ve fallen in love with weight-lifting]. I’ve gained a few pounds and not freaked out about it. I’ve started volunteering at church in the children’s ministry. I’ve even given myself freedom to spend money on things “just because” — like discounted flowers and [water balloons]. I’ve become a lot more spontaneous. I’ve let myself sleep in without setting an alarm. I loved deeper. I’ve trusted more wholeheartedly. I’ve given myself space to feel instead of stuffing things. I’ve ugly cried. I’ve processed through a lot of hurts in my past. I’ve asked myself hard questions about the future. I’ve considered the why behind what I’m doing. I’ve let other people see the under-belly of who I really am without pretending. I’ve welcomed people into my messy. There have been many surprises along the way: coming face to face with [my intense addiction to productivity], recognizing how many of my decisions were based upon what other people thought or what I thought other people wanted me to do, discovering that I am a lot more spontaneous than I thought I was, finding out that I am capable of completely trusting people, and realizing just how much my Heavenly Father loves me. When I chose “Rest” as my word this year, I had no idea that God had so much heart and mind and life transformation in store for me. It’s been an unexpected, but beautiful, journey and I can’t wait to see what the rest of the year holds! What have YOU learned so far this year? I’d love to hear. Hit reply and tell me! Have a GREAT week! Crystal P.S. One of my “outside my comfort zone” things I did this past week: I joined SnapChat. I’m crystal.paine on there if you want to follow along for a little daily dose of behind-the-scenes of our life and business! If you no longer wish to receive our emails, click the link below: [Unsubscribe] Money Saving Mom, LLC 2020 Fieldstone Parkway, Ste. 900 #313 Franklin, Tennessee 37069 United States