Don’t SHOULD Yourself: Your Life, Your Timeline

How many times have you told yourself:

"I should have a house by now."
"I should be making six figures."
"I should be married."
"I should have everything figured out."

We live in a world that constantly tells us what we should be doing. By 30, we should have a thriving career, the perfect partner, a house with a white picket fence, and an effortlessly balanced life. And if we don’t? We start to feel like we’re behind.

But here’s the truth: "should" is a trap. It makes you chase a timeline that was never yours to begin with.

Instagram and social media make it even worse. You’re scrolling through highlight reels of people hitting milestone after milestone, and suddenly, you start questioning your own life. You start measuring your happiness based on someone else’s journey.

But before you get lost in the comparison spiral, ask yourself this:

Am I actually happy?

Or am I chasing these things because I feel like I’m supposed to?

Are You Living for You or for the Timeline?

Take a pulse check. Would you still want these things if you never posted about them?

Would you still be proud of yourself if no one ever knew you achieved this goal?

Because the truth is, a goal only matters if it actually fulfills you. Not because your family expects it. Not because your friends are doing it. Not because society says it’s the next step.

Maybe success to you isn’t buying a house by 30—it’s having the freedom to travel.
Maybe love doesn’t look like marriage—it looks like deep self-love and strong friendships.
Maybe fulfillment isn’t about hitting a certain income—it’s about waking up excited about your work.

So, what actually matters to YOU? Not what you should be doing, but what you truly want to be doing?

Where You Water, Life Grows

Your life will flourish wherever you choose to give your energy. If you’re unhappy, where do you need to redirect your focus?

🌱 If you want better health, start nourishing your body and moving more.
🌱 If you want more financial stability, create a budget and explore new income opportunities.
🌱 If you want a deeper sense of purpose, take a step toward what excites you—even if it's small.
🌱 If you want to feel more peace, set boundaries and eliminate distractions.

There’s no magic formula. The secret is taking intentional action in the areas that matter most to you.

And the timeline? It’s yours to create.

Are You in a Hustle Season or a Stillness Season?

Everyone’s path is different. Right now, you might be in a:

🔹 Hustle Season – You have ambitious goals, and this is your time to put in the work to build something bigger for yourself. Just remember, hustle is a season, not a lifestyle.

🔹 Be Still Season – Maybe everything has felt fast-paced, and you’re craving a moment to breathe and enjoy life instead of constantly chasing the next goal.

🔹 Finding Harmony Season – Maybe you’re in between, seeking balance—a way to work toward your dreams while still being present and enjoying the now.

No matter where you are, there’s no right or wrong pace. The key is to make a game plan that aligns with YOU—not society, not social media, not outside pressure.

Don’t "Should" Yourself Out of Your Own Happiness

It’s time to let go of the shoulds and embrace what actually matters to you.

You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You don’t need to be on anyone else’s timeline.
You don’t need to prove anything to anyone.

What you do need is to believe in yourself and take the next step toward a life that actually feels good—not just one that looks good online.

If you’re ready to take control of your life, set goals that actually mean something to you, and build a future you’re proud of—I can help.

Join my Vision Board to Reality Masterclass for step-by-step support in creating a plan for your life on YOUR terms.

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Your timeline is YOURS. Stop "should-ing" yourself and start living it.