There are a lot of things I was absolutely convinced of ten years ago.

Some because I was younger. Some because I thought that was just how life was supposed to look. And some because I hadn’t lived enough life yet.

Running a business, raising a family, designing homes, making mistakes, and learning as I go has changed my perspective on a lot of things. Here are a few of the lessons that stand out most, some gentle, some that took me a minute to fully accept.

Not because I have it all figured out. Just because maybe you’re learning some of these things too.

Lesson 1: Being Busy Isn’t the Same as Being Productive

For a long time, I wore busy like a badge of honor.

If my calendar was packed, I felt like I was doing something right.

Now I’ve realized that being constantly busy doesn’t always mean I’m moving forward. Some of my best ideas come when I finally slow down enough to think. During a quiet walk, while making dinner, or driving home after a long day.

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is give yourself room to breathe.

Lesson 2: Good Design Isn’t About Impressing People

This one changed a lot for me.

Some of the homes I remember most aren’t the biggest or the fanciest. They’re the ones that feel like the people who live there.

The family photos. The old chair everyone loves. The books that have actually been read. The pieces collected over time.

A home feels special when it tells your story, not when it looks like everyone else’s.

Lesson 3: Asking for Help Isn’t Giving Up

As a business owner, a mom, and a wife, this one took me a while.

I used to think I had to do everything myself.

But life gets a whole lot lighter when you let people help. Whether that means leaning on your family, trusting your team, asking a friend, or hiring someone who knows how to guide you through something, you don’t have to carry every single thing alone.

Asking for help doesn’t mean you’re not capable. Sometimes it means you’ve finally realized your time and energy matter too.

Lesson 4: I Don’t Need to Have Every Answer Right Away

This might be one of the biggest things I’ve changed my mind about.

I used to think confidence meant knowing exactly what to do.

Now I think confidence can also look like pausing, asking questions, changing direction, or admitting that something isn’t working.

Not every decision has to be immediate. Sometimes clarity comes after you give yourself a little time.

I hope you never stop changing your mind.

Because changing your mind can mean you’re growing, learning, and paying attention. And honestly, I think that’s a really good thing.

What’s something you’ve completely changed your mind about over the years? I’d love to hear it.

See you next Tuesday. 🤍

Xoxo,

Meg