I'm taking a break from Substack

Here's why

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I'm about to break my one rule: to write and publish every week.

I've been consistent for 67 weeks. Even in my lowest moments, I wrote straight from the heart. I used to look forward to this weekly sacred moment. And this newsletter has always had one core purpose: to share my story authentically and have fun writing it.

I want to honor that purpose.

But over the last couple of weeks, I’ve had to drag myself to my desk, forcing myself to write, be creative, and pull a story out of me. My writing used to flow effortlessly, like a stream of consciousness. Now, it doesn’t. I only keep going because of this one rule I imposed on myself.

I don't think it's the act of writing I've struggled with these last couple of weeks; I think it's the 'I MUST' voice in my head. The voice that turns joy into duty. It whispers loudly: Don’t do this; this is not how you’ll make it.

But my gut tells me otherwise.

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I’m traveling next month, and it feels like the perfect time to take a break.

A pause so that creativity can flow again. In the past, I would prep posts ahead of time or squeeze in writing while on the road. But this time, I’ve decided not to do that. I'll still write, just without the pressure to hit publish.

I know it’s a risk to break my streak. I know restarting might be harder. But I’m willing to take that risk for my own sake and growth.

Somehow, I know this is not the end of The Bored Millennial. Just a pause.

Thank you for reading, for supporting 🧡

Big love,

Marie

xxx