The Last Mercury Retrograde of 2023

DEAR DIARY: The last Mercury Retrograde of 2023 officially begins today! I used to be more anxious about mercury retrogrades but I’ve learned to view them as periods of time that emphasize the importance of reflecting on what’s working in my life and what needs to be adjusted. This year was very difficult for me and I was extremely hard on myself because I felt like I wasn’t doing enough and I wasn’t performing to my best ability in my career. I realized I did good work this year and the challenges I faced were imperative for me to become a stronger, better version of myself. I woke up bright and early today to organize my life, in particular, things that have been giving me anxiety due to me procrastinating. I’m 25 now and I felt a major shift in my mindset. I had a looming fear of getting left behind in life and not living up to the standards I set for myself. This fear is necessary for me to move forward and get my life together, but it’s so suffocating sometimes. I feel so good now that I’ve had a few breakthroughs after sleepless nights these past few weeks. I’m ready to embark on a brand new adventure in 2024 that’s full of hope, optimism, structure, positivity, and fun! I’ll still make mistakes of course but that’s the fun of life, right? And I’ll get up and dust myself off each time. I always manage to make it work. 🩷⭐️🌈♐️😭🔥