It was another freezing, gray winter morning in Vancouver.
I pulled on my down coat, wrapped my scarf tight, and tried (yet again) to convince myself that wet, slushy sidewalks were charming.
Spoiler alert: They weren’t.
As I stood there, dreading the cold, one thought hit me loud and clear:
There has to be a better way.
So this year, I finally stopped dreaming about it and made it happen.
I traded in my rain boots for flip-flops and set up shop in Puerto Escondido, Mexico.
For four weeks, I worked, relaxed, and soaked up the glorious sunshine.
My month away was a huge success!
(Not that I’m surprised — give me decent wifi, fresh fish tacos, and a long sandy beach, and I’m good to go!)
But here’s what did surprise me…
How much I loved socializing with people from all over the world.
Yet I’m not sure why that surprised me exactly…
Given the years I spent working in tourism. And the number of people that used to call me “Julie McCoy” (think Love Boat in the 80s)!
But somewhere over the years, in the boredom of everyday life (between working, cooking, cleaning, paying bills, and answering yet another “what’s for dinner, mom?”)…
I lost that piece of myself.
Until my four weeks in Mexico.
Where I blended work with long morning beach walks, afternoons by the pool, and exploring cute little restaurants at night.
It was everything I’d hoped for.
But the best part? Something I never expected…
I found myself again.
On the rooftop of my adorable little hotel / hostel.
Within days of arriving it became my favorite place.
One where I met incredible travelers from all over the world.
Whether it was over breakfast, watching the sunset, or late-night conversations…
These interactions energized me, inspired me, and filled me with joy.
And most importantly…
I found a part of myself I hadn’t even realized I’d lost.
✨ The part of me that comes alive in the energy of new people, new places, and new possibilities.
✨ The part of me that thrives on connection, laughter, and sharing stories.
✨ The part of me that loves life.
I had no idea when I left home that this would be the gift I returned home with.
A lost piece of myself, reclaimed.
And it got me thinking:
This is what it looks like in real life when you wonder how to find yourself again after feeling stuck or disconnected.
It’s not always about quitting your job or running away.
Sometimes it’s about creating space for new experiences, new people, and new perspectives.
It’s what happens when we dare to explore, stay open and curious, and embrace the unknown…
We find ourselves in ways we never expected.
We remember who we are. And who we’ve always been.
So I wonder…
Is there a part of YOU waiting to be reclaimed, too?
Here are five questions you can ask yourself if you’re wondering how to find yourself again:
💫 When was the last time you felt truly alive?
💫 What were you doing?
💫 What’s something you used to love doing that you’ve set aside?
💫 If you could reclaim one lost piece of yourself, what would it be?
💫 What’s one small thing you can do this week to bring more joy into your life?
Grab yourself a cup of tea (or a lime margarita — no judgment here!) and sit with these questions.
See what arises.
And if something tugs at your heart…trust it.
You just might surprise yourself. And discover a part of you that’s been waiting to be found.
Kerry xo
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