Somewhere along the way, many of us learned to rush the process.
We learned to measure success by speed. By productivity. By how much we could carry without dropping anything. And while growth does require movement, it was never meant to come at the cost of alignment.
This season isn’t about doing more. It’s about becoming more intentional.
“Note to self” is more than a phrase. It’s a pause. A moment of reflection. A reminder to come back to who you are when the noise gets loud and the pressure to perform creeps in.
Becoming, Not Performing
We live in a culture that constantly demands we prove ourselves. To move faster. To keep up. To be everything for everyone, all at once. But purpose doesn’t respond well to pressure. And calling isn’t revealed through rushing.
Becoming who you were created to be is a process. One that requires stillness, trust, and the courage to move at your own pace.
Faith teaches us that growth isn’t accidental. There’s intention behind every step, even the ones that feel slow. Especially the ones that feel slow. What appears to be waiting is often preparation. What feels like a delay is often alignment.
When we stop comparing timelines and start honoring our own, something shifts. We become present. We move with clarity. We remember that we are not behind; we are on assignment.
Not Rushed. Not Distracted.
Intentional living doesn’t mean life gets quieter. It means we get clearer.
Clear about what matters. Clear about what deserves our energy. Clear about what we say yes to, and what we lovingly release.
Being “not rushed” is an act of confidence. It says, I trust the timing of my life.
Being “not distracted” is an act of discipline. It says, I’m choosing purpose over pressure.
These aren’t just affirmations. They’re practices. And sometimes, they’re reminders we need to see, feel, and carry with us daily.
Why What You Wear Matters
What we wear can be more than clothing. It can be language. It can be intention. It can be a reminder stitched into our everyday lives.
The Note to Self sweatsuit was designed with that exact purpose in mind.
Each piece is embroidered — not printed — because the message is meant to last. Embroidery is permanent. It doesn’t fade quickly. It doesn’t peel away. Just like the truth it represents.
The hoodie reads “Note to Self” , a quiet cue to check in with yourself before the world gets a chance to define your day.
The pants read “Sis, you got this.” Because sometimes encouragement doesn’t need an audience. Sometimes it’s just for you.
Together, the set is a wearable affirmation. Something you reach for on purpose-filled mornings, reflective afternoons, or days when you need comfort that speaks back to you.
Designed for Real Life
This sweatsuit wasn’t created just for photos or special moments. It was designed for real life, school drop-offs, journaling mornings, prayer walks, creative workdays, and everything in between.
It’s meant to move with you. To ground you. To remind you that comfort and confidence can coexist.
Available in multiple colorways, each version carries the same message:
You are becoming. You are capable. You are called.
Note to self:
If no one has told you lately, let this be the reminder.
You don’t have to rush; you’re becoming.
You don’t have to chase validation.
You don’t have to earn what was already designed for you.
Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is slow down, breathe, and trust that who you are becoming is unfolding exactly as it should.
Sis, You Got This!
XOXO,
Steffanie Monae
steffaniemonae.com 