Today, I googled “introspective”.

I am bouncing between typing emails, researching, doing client tasks, and updating my to-do list. I am tired and need more focus to do one thing at a time. I guess when I am exhausted, and it is the end of the day, I sometimes catch myself thinking about random things, and this somehow led me to Google the word “introspective.” I did this because I thought it was the verb taking place at that very moment.

Introspective means to examine one’s own thoughts and feelings, or to be thoughtful about one’s situation and feelings. For example, taking a diary after a breakup is an introspective behavior. In psychology, introspection is the process of observing one’s mental state, while in a spiritual context it may refer to the examination of one’s soul. Introspection is different from meditative and pensive because they can refer to contemplating anything, while introspection involves specifically contemplating.

Then I googled “how to be introspective.”

If you want to be more introspective, there are a few things you can do to assist with this.

Ask yourself “what” questions. When trying to figure out our thoughts and emotions, we often ask ourselves “why” we feel the way we do. …

Be more mindful. …

Expand your curiosity. …

Spend some time alone, doing nothing.

I think introspective is my new favorite word.

I want to do it consciously, but when I am well-rested. I think there is power in being intentional about one’s thoughts in this manner.

Lately, I have been overwhelmed by life events, family members, responsibilities, stress, current clients, and so much more. I think it is because I haven’t had any downtime (while having more clients than I can count).

I badly wish to hang out in the woods in a cabin for a weekend or week. I know I would get lonely, but maybe getting lonely is what I need — to destimulate myself.

The things I want, sometimes I want more than one thing, and sometimes the things I want are opposite. For example, I am sitting here expressing myself, wishing I was having a two-way conversation, just moments after wishing I was alone in the woods. Like seriously, is this normal? Lol.

Sooooooo, if you are looking for more clients than you can count, feel free to hire me by emailing me at jo@byjoandco.com. I can teach you how to make content that attracts your dream client.

Otherwise, thank you for being here.

With love, Jo.