​​​​​I’m a list-making, task completion, sort of gal.

I may or may not be known to add something to my to-do list… that I’ve already completed… just to feel the satisfaction of immediately checking it off.

And I think as a whole, we’re all list-making and check box sort of people. Especially when it comes to setting and achieving goals.

Went to college… check.
Got married… check.
Bought a house… check.
Had some kids… check.

And that’s all fine and good EXCEPT the most important goals in life are not check box goals.

When it comes to love and relationships…. there is no “check, I’ve made it”.

There is no finish line you cross where you stop needing to put in the work.

There is no point you reach where the work of love stops needing to be done.

Your relationship is a living, growing thing, not a box to check, and you have to find ways to feed and nurture it with consistency.

This can really take a mindset shift. You get so much reinforcement around “check box goals” that you forget to put in the continual work into your relationship.

Don’t be that person.

Instead, take the time to create a plan for growth, maintenance, and celebrations in love.

Nurture your relationship just like every other living and breathing thing in your life.

You got this,

-A

P.S. If your relationship is suffering from some serious neglect… reach out for support. I’m here to help you get back online and back on track.