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I went quiet for a bit and that was intentional.<\/span><\/p>

Life<\/span><\/a> felt heavy, noisy, and overwhelming. I\u2019ve had to dig deep to not let things weigh me down. I needed to put family first, and I needed to look after my mental and physical health. Part of that meant taking a break from social media and the mindless scrolling that had been eating up the time I should be putting into what really matters, family, career, and my wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>

Taking time away wasn\u2019t about switching off. It was about reflection and giving myself permission to breathe again. In that space, I faced things I\u2019d been avoiding and had conversations I should have had sooner. Circumstances led to a change in career, but more importantly, it brought clarity and perspective.<\/span><\/p>

It reminded me that strength isn\u2019t always about pushing forward. Sometimes strength is stopping. Admitting you\u2019re tired. Choosing yourself when everything in you feels pulled in different directions.<\/span><\/p>

JCXVI has always been about wearing your strength. Not as armour, but as a reminder that even when things feel uncertain, you\u2019re still here, still standing, still moving forward.<\/span><\/p>

If you\u2019ve been feeling weighed down, questioning your path, or needing to pause, you\u2019re not alone. Take the time you need. There is no shame in stepping back to protect your wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>

I\u2019m back. Clearer. Grounded. And ready to move forward.<\/span><\/p>","urlTitle":"stepping-back-to-move-forward","url":"\/blog\/stepping-back-to-move-forward\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/stepping-back-to-move-forward\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/jcxvi.co.uk\/blog\/stepping-back-to-move-forward\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1769938871,"updatedAt":1769942490,"publishedAt":1769942489,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":322427,"name":"JCXVI"},"tags":[],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/agvmuxwemfessv3pt5wd9femrmlychzuizlvkvkxm9jflgzq.jpeg?z=1.4&fx=0.35714285714286&fy=0.60095159831086","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/agvmuxwemfessv3pt5wd9femrmlychzuizlvkvkxm9jflgzq.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855&z=1.4&fx=0.35714285714286&fy=0.60095159831086","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/agvmuxwemfessv3pt5wd9femrmlychzuizlvkvkxm9jflgzq.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440&z=1.4&fx=0.35714285714286&fy=0.60095159831086"},"metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"","keyPhraseCampaignId":null,"series":[],"similarReads":[{"id":41141,"title":"JCXVI: Clothing with Purpose","url":"\/blog\/jcxvi-clothing-with-purpose\/","urlTitle":"jcxvi-clothing-with-purpose","division":322427,"description":"Welcome to JCXVI! We're all about fashion that means something. Our journey started not just to create cool clothes but to offer pieces that inspire and carry a deeper message. Here, every garment has a story, and every thread is woven with care for our planet","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/dhfgs8fdtpe4ihsbyfxqp4xojkvfon9l1daiv1l3wccoh7ga.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855&z=1.1&fx=0.5386294646536&fy=0.54545454545455","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/dhfgs8fdtpe4ihsbyfxqp4xojkvfon9l1daiv1l3wccoh7ga.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440&z=1.1&fx=0.5386294646536&fy=0.54545454545455"},"hidden":0},{"id":46910,"title":"JCXVI: One Year On","url":"\/blog\/jcxvi-one-year-on\/","urlTitle":"jcxvi-one-year-on","division":322427,"description":"A year of JCXVI!","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/b8urses0cmqkxgoqffi7dtbpubiahwb62ex9v78hp20nyaxi.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855&z=1.1&fx=0.52702776763705&fy=0.45454545454545","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/b8urses0cmqkxgoqffi7dtbpubiahwb62ex9v78hp20nyaxi.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440&z=1.1&fx=0.52702776763705&fy=0.45454545454545"},"hidden":0},{"id":49007,"title":"Wearing Strength: What It Means to Us, and What It Can Mean to You","url":"\/blog\/wearing-strength-what-it-means-to-us-and-what-it-can-mean-to-you\/","urlTitle":"wearing-strength-what-it-means-to-us-and-what-it-can-mean-to-you","division":322427,"description":"At JCXVI, we believe clothing should be more than just something you wear. It should mean something to you, and maybe even to someone else. From day one, JCXVI was built on the idea that strength isn\u2019t just worn","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/9hlq5a7xnud5jwfs5u7bxf85npw9spr0avv56f2ivcw2t9xu.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/9hlq5a7xnud5jwfs5u7bxf85npw9spr0avv56f2ivcw2t9xu.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0}],"labels":[]}