Before my unintentional sabbatical from social, I struggled mentally about how I would “return”. So much so that I was terrified that “too much time” would pass & I wouldn’t be missed. Or even worse, that I would be judged or viewed as not taking my brand seriously. And whilst none, some, or even all of these things could be true, the truth was I , Denequa needed a break, I was uninspired, still grieving, & overall just fucking tired.. & if it’s one thing that I’m gonna always do it’s listen to my gut, reset, step back and quiet all the noise around me as many times as I need to. One of my hopes on my journey is that by me speaking my truth, I help to dispel rumors & false narratives of what entrepreneurship is. And whilst everyone’s outlook is definitely different, one thing for certain, two things for sure, we all need a break at some point, it’s not all grind grind grind. You need to know when it’s time to unwnd. I mean how could I successfully lead/run a wellness brand when I wasn’t prioritizing my own wellness. And I couldn’t prioritize my own wellness because my boundaries weren’t reinforced, I wasn’t being disciplined & I lacked consistency personally, mentally & professionally. I needed to regain control of my life. I needed to get my mojo back. . So I created small goals for myself & stuck beside them. I started slow until I found my groove again.. I rode my Peloton for 64 days straight, then I completed a 30 day raw diet cleanse.. i then observed Ramadan for the first time. & then became really intentional about a lot of things. And I feel BETTER. These past few months of stillness have been good for my soul & I also see the impact it has had on the people closest to me. My wish for each of you that has made it this far reading this is to become intentional about you, make a goal for yourself that’s mind blowing, & work towards it... & when what you worked for comes true, please come back and tell me. ♥️♥️