It's different now

It’s different now.
Success is quantified differently.
It’s not about having a clear inbox, smashing budgets and being efficient within the work day.
It’s about having a messy house, witnessing other’s milestones and going at someone else’s pace.

It’s different now.
Failure is quantified differently.
It’s not about missing deadlines, handling complaints, or being demoted.
It’s about not keeping someone safe, warm, fed and feeling loved.

It’s different now.
Happiness is quantified differently.
It’s not about having cool clothes, an expensive car and nice sunglasses.
It’s about witnessing someone else smile at you, laugh with you and rely on you always.

It’s different now.
Stress is quantified differently.
It’s not about being late for a meeting, worrying about your career progression or worrying about meeting your monthly target.
It’s about hearing the cries all day, questioning whether you are doing enough and worrying about someone else’s future.

Relaxation is quantified differently.
It’s not about having the weekend off, a holiday booked or taking all of your leave at once.
It’s about getting five minutes alone, allowing yourself to remember who you are again and not feeling guilty about taking a break.

It’s different now.
But it’s the best sort of different.