There’s this belief we hold deep down—the idea that once things slow down, once we reach that milestone, once we finally catch a break… then life will feel good. Then we will feel whole. Then we will be enough.
But what if that moment never comes?
What if the secret isn’t waiting for life to get easier, but learning how to live right here, right now—even when it’s hard?
The Life You’re Waiting For Is Already Here
I get it. You’re exhausted.
You’re balancing everything—whether it’s a demanding career, supporting your husband’s business, managing a household, or simply surviving the weight of everyday life.
Maybe you feel like you’re drowning in the mundane. You pour into everything and everyone else, yet no one is pouring into you. You don’t even realize you need to pour into yourself. You’ve been running on empty for so long that somewhere along the way, you stopped believing you were worth the effort.
I know, because I’ve been there. For years, I kept waiting. Waiting for my health to get better. Waiting for my energy to return. Waiting for a sense of peace to finally wash over me. But in that waiting, my husband had to pick up the slack. My kids felt it. My friendships and business suffered. And even when rest was necessary, I stopped trying to find answers. I started to believe this was just how life was going to be. Until one conversation shifted everything.
Are You Waiting to Live?
A friend and I were deep in conversation, untangling this false promise of “it’ll get easier.” And we realized something.
It doesn’t actually get easier.
Because even when you reach your goal, cross that finish line, or finally achieve what you’ve been working toward—what happens next? You set another goal. You chase the next thing.
We are wired to want more. But in today’s world, we’ve also trained ourselves never to be satisfied. We don’t know how to sit in the moment. We don’t know how to breathe in the life we are already living. And so, we keep waiting. Waiting for the struggle to end. Waiting for life to finally feel like it’s supposed to. But what if… this season, right now, is already worth living?
Reclaiming Your Strength & Identity (With the Right Support)
Part of stepping into a life you love is learning when to push forward and when to step back—not in defeat, but in deep understanding of who you are and what your body, mind, and heart actually need.
This is where having the right kind of support changes everything.
Move With Your Body, Not Against It – Aptitude Fitness, Des Moines
Most of us push through exhaustion, ignoring what our bodies are actually telling us. Aptitude Fitness in Des Moines takes a different approach, helping women train in sync with their natural cycles—knowing when to push hard and when to step back and restore.
Imagine if, instead of forcing yourself through burnout, you actually learned how to work with your body—harnessing your strength when it’s at its peak and giving yourself permission to recover when needed.
This shift alone changes how you show up in every part of your life.
Healing Your Body, Inside and Out – Whole Health Chiropractic, Des Moines
Pain—whether physical, mental, or emotional—keeps us from fully living.
At Whole Health Chiropractic in Des Moines, the focus isn’t just on fixing a symptom but on realigning your entire body so you can function and feel better.
Because sometimes, the exhaustion we feel isn’t just life being overwhelming—sometimes, our bodies need help finding balance again.
Rediscovering Your Beauty & Confidence – Trixies Salon & Spa, Des Moines
When was the last time you felt beautiful?
Not because you hit a goal weight or finally got a full night’s sleep, but because you simply allowed yourself to feel cared for?
Trixies Salon & Spa in Des Moines understands that beauty isn’t just about outward appearance—it’s about feeling good in your own skin.
They even partner with John Stoddard Cancer Center’s Empower Boutique & Salon, creating a space for women to reclaim their confidence, even in the hardest seasons of life.
Because sometimes, taking care of yourself in these small ways reminds you that you are still worth it.
Shifting Your Focus: From “Not Enough” to Joy
If your health is struggling, yes, rest. But also find the things that bring you joy.
Because half of what kept me stuck in my hardest seasons wasn’t my actual circumstances—it was the belief that I wasn’t enough. That I wasn’t valuable. If I couldn’t do all the things I used to, then I had no worth.
And that fear? That belief that you don’t matter if you can’t do more?
It’ll keep you from ever trying.
So let me ask you…
What is really making you discontent?
Where did you learn that who you are today isn’t enough?
How can you start living now instead of waiting for things to change?
Maybe this season is hard. Maybe things haven’t worked out the way you thought they would.
But what if the stretch is part of the joy?
What if, instead of waiting for life to be easier, you let yourself find what’s worth living for—right now, right here, in the middle of it all?
Because the truth is, life won’t slow down. The hard things won’t disappear. The next milestone won’t magically make you feel worthy.
But you don’t have to stay stuck in this feeling.
You don’t have to live like this is all there is.
You get to decide—today, right now—to stop waiting.
And I hope you do.
Let’s Keep the Conversation Going
If this spoke to you, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Drop a comment or DM me on Instagram @with.light.and.lens, and let’s talk.