Just Do It (Again)

This year has been a constant start-and-stop with this blog life y'all smh. But if you're reading, heyyyy friend!!

Anywho.. back in early March, a friend of mine invited me to have a conversation on her podcast. She released it last week. EEEKKKK! (Shout out to Lacey and The Joyfully Free Journey Podcast). When she sent me the links to share, I was nervous and excited at the same time.

While listening, I was reminded of a few things…

• Progress + complacency can coexist.

  I’ve made some moves, but I’ve also been a little too comfortable in some areas (like this blog, hello). Listening back, I did smile. Nervous or not, I did it, I showed up and that alone made me proud of myself.

  
  

• Seasons change.

  When we recorded, I was single. Now? I’m in a whole relationship y'all. One day I’ll share more about this love journey, but for now, just know your girl is happy.

  
  

• Transitions and pivots.

  At the time, I had just been laid off from a job I worked at for four years. But thanks to God, I was offered a new position a month later working with children and families, a field that’s truly close to my heart. (If you know, you know.)

  
  

• Consistency matters.

  Truth is, I’ve been stagnant with this blog. I don’t know what’s going on, but here we are getting back to it, again.

 

After listening to the episode, I was reminded: Jordan Nicole, there’s no way you’re still in the same place with this blog. Get it together. That was my loud wake-up call.

In the episode, I encouraged those who battled self-sabotage, analysis paralysis, or simply fear to do it afraid. To just put your big toe out there. So here I am, taking my own advice once again.

And let me shout out my core group of friends for the heart-to-heart convos that pushed me to even write this specific blog post. Friends who “push you into purpose,” who hold you accountable and love you through it all? Grateful.

This season feels like: “you know what, f*ck it… why not?” Just do it. (For me, first) and watch the good things continue to flow.

 

For YOU Reading This

Maybe you’ve been stagnant too. Maybe you’ve been waiting until it’s “perfect,” or until you’re “ready.” Listen, growth is a continuous journey. Sometimes we take a step back and pause or even fall off track. But the point is to get back up. To do the thing scared, unpolished, unsure, and unapologetic.

So, if you’ve been waiting for a sign, take this as it! Start the thing. Launch the business. Apply for the job. Say yes to love. Whatever that thing is for you. Do it afraid. Do it messy. Just do it.

Here’s to new seasons, second chances, and the beauty of starting again.

Back and Better,

Jordan Nicole

Oh.. And Another Thing… Click here to listen to the episode on The Joyfully Free Journey Podcast.

Isaiah 43:19

Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

 

Church Girl

For a long time, I couldn’t stand being called the "church girl.” Not because it was negative, but because of the unspoken expectations that came with it. If you’ve ever worked in ministry, served, or grew up in church, you know exactly what I mean. There’s this idea that you’ve got your life all the way together. You were judged for simply living and you better not mess up. All eyes were on you. Some looking for inspiration, but others low-key waiting for you to slip so they could point and whisper. But that’s not like Jesus, is it? It would be from the people you least expect too. Anywho…

I used to get so offended when people labeled me that way. Because honestly? That wasn’t and still isn’t me.

Did I work at a church? Yep. But even before that, your girl was in church heavy as a kid, in college (when my mama wasn’t “making me go”), and still now as an adult. (Things are a little different these days, but we’ll speak about that at a later date.) I’ve never been “churchy”. If you know, you know.

I’m not that girl. At least, not the way people expect. I’m far from perfect and perfectly flawed all at the same time. I don’t walk around “holier than thou.” I don’t have the Bible memorized front to back. I’m not always the first to jump in with a verse.  And nothing against those that do, that just hasn't been my story.

But here’s what I do know: my relationship with God is real. It’s mine. And it’s not defined by anyone else’s standards or assumptions. I’m not the “church girl” who has it all together, but I am His daughter who’s still figuring it out. Part of that came from learning to be my authentic self instead of who people wanted or needed me to be. I don’t even have a “church home” right now, and you know what? That’s okay. While I miss the community, my walk and relationship with Him is still very present. It’s evolving. I’m learning. I’m growing.

The world will always try to box us in, put labels on us, tell us who we should be. But at the end of the day, I am more than the “church girl.” I’m a woman, becoming. Figuring out life.

If you ever feel stuck under expectations, remember this: YOUR walk is YOURS. You don’t have to fit anybody’s mold to be fully loved by Him. I’m living proof friend, and we’re figuring it out together.

Forever Becoming,

Jordan Nicole

“For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus.” – Galatians 3:26

The Unplanned Pause

Sundays are usually my reset days…a chance to wind down, reflect, and give myself a little space before the week begins. But lately? My journaling has come to a halt. Every time I think about writing, something in me says, “Maybe next time.”

Close friends have been encouraging me to stick with this blog. Not just because they enjoy my words, but because they genuinely believe in me and in what this could become. While I see the potential, I want this space to remain a passion project. An outlet. Something I do because I love it, not because I’m pressured by likes, metrics, or expectations.

But can I have an honest moment? The hardest part hasn’t been starting…it’s been continuing.

We know that starting something is exciting. It feels fresh. It’s inspiring. The ideas are flowing. But sticking with something? That’s a different level of commitment.

That takes discipline. And some days... I just don’t have it. Then I’m brought back to my “why” behind this whole thing. I still have journal entries that I have been written out and ready to post, I just lost my momentum with the ebbs and flows of life.

Here’s what I’ve learned:

- You don’t need all the motivation or that little spark in your chest, you just need a made-up mind

- You don’t have to see the full outcome to take the next step.

And Another Thing… isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being present. Present with my thoughts, my process, and my growth and lately things have been a little foggy.

Perhaps your version of “sticking with it” looks different. Maybe it’s showing up for therapy. Maybe it’s texting a friend back when your social battery is on red. (I’ve been there, mmkay?!)

I knew I was only taking a break because the monthly subscription was still coming out my account. I could’ve easily canceled… but something in me knew there’s more. I had more to say.

Whatever it is for you…do it.

Do it scared.

Do it tired.

Do it imperfect.

But do it anyway.

So…This is me showing up even when it’s not polished, even when the words don’t flow easily, because that’s what commitment looks like. Not to a task. But to myself.

As we were,

Jordan Nicole

“And let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9