Dear Boyfriends, From Your Goal-Oriented Girlfriends

 I don't know what I would do without the support from this one. With my blog, my instagram, my schooling, and now my new Etsy account... I'm just so lucky for his support.

And sometimes, I believe this goes unnoticed.

I'm so excited for the growth that's happening with The Healing Leaf, and I can't thank you guys enough for the support and love that I get from y'all.

However, I need to give credit where credit is due.

Being a highly driven individual, I often find myself so wrapped up in my work that I forget to even ask my significant other how his day was. I spend a lot of my time on my blog, coming up with new ideas, or studying for my next test. I can get so consumed in my activities that I almost become selfish.

And just now realizing this, I feel absolutely terrible.

I've been neglecting his needs and putting him on the back burner while I do my work. 

I realized how many powerful women I'm surrounded by that struggle with this same obstacle. We become so attached to our work, that our loved ones aren't getting the love they deserve. 

One thing that I seem to struggle with is separating my time into an effective manner that makes everything simply fall into place. Sounds impossible, right? Well, I'm on the hunt for it. I'm wanting to find that happy medium, that makes me more aware of how I'm devoting my time. 

So to our supportive, loving boyfriends, this note of appreciation is for you. 

First Off,

THANK YOU.

Thank you so much for your support, your patience, and your love. You help me with more than you can imagine, and I'm so sorry that I don't show this enough. From taking countless pictures of me when I ask, accompanying me on my journeys, and listening to my stories that usually end with me out of breath, I can't thank you enough for always being there for me. I know I can be quite the goal-driven individual, but don't forget that you're included in every single one of those goals. 

I promise to show more appreciation for the things you do for me, listen to you more deeply, and I can't wait to see where life takes us. 

Secondly,

I'M SO EXCITED FOR OUR FUTURE.

Even though I can be so driven at times, just know that you are always in thought. I know having me cooped up in the office room all night can be a drag, but I know you know my position because you were in my shoes not even a year ago. Your nightly check ups, surprises of coffee, and random huggies mean so much to me, especially during a full night of studying. I would be one tired, grumpy human without you (so thank you for keeping me sane). 

I promise to acknowledge your existence more than I do when I'm consumed in my work, and I swear to show my love and hugs back whenever you surprise me in the office room with french pressed coffee.  

Lastly, 

YOU MEAN SO MUCH TO ME.

With my blog, my etsy account, my tie dye and paint everywhere, you still seem to be smiling and laughing throughout it all. Like I've said before, you're my number one and biggest supporter. You love my shirts, you read every single blog I post, and you take more than half of my pictures on my Instagram. You give me feedback on all of the things I produce, and you try to be as loving as possible when I'm having an off day. You can hike all day and night with me, you can survive long nights of music festivals with me, and you can take my terrible humor (and actually laugh at my jokes). Thank you for being you, and I don't know what I'd do without ya.

I promise to show my love and affection towards you all the time, and I promise to give you the time you deserve.

For all of the powerful, goal-oriented women out there, make sure you're devoting some time and effort to your significant other and your relationship. Often times, these "behind the scenes" supporters go unnoticed and I think it's finally time to bring them out of the shadows.

Show your loved ones that you care, because even though you might think you're splitting your time efficiently, we can be blind to our own work. Never let work outweigh the ones you love. Relationships are far more important than staying up all night working on ideas. 

To those who've been working on their relationships for more than a year: props to you! It takes so much dedication and work to be able to carry a stable relationship (especially in this society). Always be kind to each other, show unconditional love, and never forget to give endless hugs and kisses.

Be thankful for the people in your life that make living... better. 

Thank you to everyone who has read this far, I appreciate all of your support and love. I hope you've gained something from my experience and story, and never forget that you can ask me anything your little heart desires. Send me a DM on Instagram, on my blog, I'd love to hear from you. 

Stay Loving and Stay Kind my friends.

XOXO,

Hannah