I’m Not a Robot, I’m an Evolution. And You Are Too.

A story about growth and compassion, by a human, for a human

Photo by Kristopher Roller on Unsplash

We have an obsession with growth. Productivity. Working hard. Habits. Daily improvement.

We track, measure and calculate.

But after burning out in 2020 and spending the following 18 months focusing on my mental health, strengthening my self-compassion, and learning to let go of my inner critic, I’ve realised something important.

I am not a robot. I am a human. I am an evolution.

Growth is important. To be thriving and seeking to constantly learn and develop and become the person we’re meant to be is part of a purpose-driven, joyful life.

But constant, calculated growth on a daily basis? I’m not convinced it’s possible nor sustainable.

Not everything in a happy and fulfilled life can or should be measured. Not all growth can or needs to be measured. And, it puts inordinate pressure on us to chase daily growth when some days are meant for meaningless fun, pure rest and switching off.

You can’t put a number against how kind you were, how you showed up for your friends and family, or how you showed up for yourself.