I get it. Life can feel overwhelming with all the appointments and things to do. And buying a planner for the first time (or replacing your existing one with a new one) might seem like the productivity solution to all your problems. But (and I might get kicked out of the #planningcommunity for saying this)…
Missed the previous post in this series? Click here. 26) Just dance, mama Just like how cardio workouts create feel-good endorphins, so does dancing. But getting your heart pumping isn’t the goal here.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Dancing is a great way to just loosen up, move your body, and have a little fun!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s easy, during stressful times,…
Missed the previous post in this series? Click here. 21) Find a sunny spot to enjoy One of my favorite spots in my home is the couch by the window. Fortunately, my living room faces the rising sun, allowing me to sit and bask in the morning sunlight. And my front porch is flooded with…
Missed the previous post in this series? Click here. 6) Utilize Your Phone’s ‘Do Not Disturb’ I cannot live without the Do Not Disturb mode on my iPhone. Seriously, ya’ll.⠀ In order to maintain my sanity and protect my evenings, my phone is scheduled to automatically go into “do not disturb” at 7 pm every…
My journey of understanding all things stress began sometime between 2015 and 2016 – a time when I was extremely stressed out because of the long distance between myself and my husband. ⠀ We spent a period of 2.5 years living apart for his job and during that time I was pregnant with our 3rd,…
If there were ever a year to make me pause and think about setting boundaries, 2020 was definitely the year. As soon as the pandemic started, I knew that 2020 was going to test me in ways I hadn’t been tested before. Quickly, I realized that, in order to protect my sanity, I needed to…