Against my own (faulty) logic, I attended a free workshop for folks considering a public speaking career. What I walked away with I would have gladly paid money for but didn’t have to.

We’re probably all familiar with the idea of a “me season” that follows (perhaps) a time in life when we either passively or intentionally had to put our own needs to the side in order to deal with something, or someone else that was alleged to be more urgent. Here are five ways I’ve jumped back into my own (indefinite and permanent) Me Season.