Happy Maycember! The month that rivals December in the number of activities, events, and commitments, especially for parents. IYKYK. This is the time of year when everyone realizes that it’s almost the end of the school year and so we rush to fit all the things into the calendar while also juggling the holidays and other events that are fixed in May.
Read MoreMaking decisions in advance about how you want to spend your time, makes it so much easier to say yes or no to things that come up along the way. You can always change your plans or change your mind, but for now, you're creating a tentative map. And that feels so good!
Read MoreIf you're in a season where things have changed, where you're giving up something to create more time and space or ease in your life, remember that it doesn't have to be forever. You're choosing what's best for you, for now.
Read MoreDo you create a summer bucket list? I love the idea of going into a season with some intention. Choosing how you're going to spend the time as opposed to letting the weeks just pass you by. But I know the downside could be that it turns into something that creates overwhelm and pressure to do all the things. Not to mention that if summer doesn't go according to plan, you could wind up feeling disappointed or guilty. Well, what if we approached things differently? Realistically? I think it's possible and here's how I'm going about it.
Read MoreWe're conditioned to want the next thing, to make the next change, or hit the next milestone. But what if you decided that settling in and fine-tuning the life that you have right now IS the next milestone? What if your next phase of growth happens BECAUSE you chose to coast?
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