Happy May, Beautiful People! Spring is in full affect (hopefully) and we are starting to see things bloom! I love the changing of seasons and I am very thankful that I don’t have major allergies that are preventing me from enjoying the changing of the seasons. April was such a good month. It was filled with fun and celebration and a major accomplishment. Curious to see what I’ve been up to last month? Keep reading to learn more about my April 2026 monthly recap.
Taking a Creative Break
Ironically, last month, I said wanted to write more. However, as the month began it was very evident to me that I needed to take a break. My systems that allowed me to create content were starting to crumble. I knew I needed to take a step back to edit what was going on and make adjustments to my systems for better efficiency. But I also knew I needed creative rest. I took two weeks off from creating any content and I found myself feeling more and more restored and a new plan of action for how am I going to create lots of quality content within my current schedule. And honestly? That reset was exactly what I needed. You can’t pour from an empty cup, and trying to create on fumes was doing more harm than good. I talk more about this break on my SubStack, Margin Notes, which I invite you to check out.
Getting a Job as a Yoga Instructor
The biggest thing that came out of last month is that I am now officially a Studio Yoga Instructor! I auditioned for a position at the beginning of April and I am happy to say that I got it! I am so excited. Teaching Yoga, as is most things in New York, is very competitive and so to be able to land a teaching job six months after completing my Yoga Teacher Training is no small feat and something that I am very proud of. I haven’t started teaching there yet, but I’m looking forward to seeing what stepping into the fitness industry in New York City is like and what opportunities will start to unfold as a result.
This was also one of my major goals for this year! To be able to check this off within the first four months of the year is incredible and giving me a lot more momentum to hopefully accomplish the rest of my goals this year. I had a lot of uncertainty, especially after getting my first rejection, but I am feeling a lot more confidence within myself and have such high hopes for the remainder of the year. If you needed a sign to keep striving towards your goals, let this be your sign!
Learning to Say No
Last month, I realized that I am officially at capacity for any new areas of focus. I’d love to say that I came to this conclusion all on my own, but the reality is an opportunity closed and I felt a sense of relief. The idea that of taking on any on-going commitments was stressing me out and when I heard a “no” it woke me up in a different way. I am allowed to say “I don’t have time” or “I need to focus on other things right now” and just own that instead of trying to fit everything in. There is always going to be stuff that I am going to have to fit in, but if my body is telling me that this isn’t a good idea, I need to honor it rather than push forward. It’s so easy to allow something else to distract you from what you’re trying to do in hopes that it will make this one thing better, but the reality is, it probably won’t. And if you’re already not feeling it from the onset, it’s only going to get worse. So I’m choosing to protect my energy and stay focused on what actually matters to me right now.
Closing
April really came and went. Transparently, I feel rushed into May, and I don’t yet have a clear grasp of what I want this month to feel like or what I want to accomplish. I’m excited to start teaching yoga and to celebrate my sister’s graduation and my aunt’s birthday. I’m excited for summer to come. May will be about settling into my new schedule and making sure my needs are met while still working toward my goals. I’m excited for what’s to come.
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