A time audit is something I regularly do for myself and something that I ask my clients to do as well. It's data and information that we can use to either recommit to how we're spending our time or change it. When you have to track something, you pay more attention. And when you pay more attention, you start to notice all of the things that you're doing without even being aware of them. And from that awareness, you can start to make decisions:

Do 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.

You deserve weekends that are full of life. That are fun, playful, relaxing, and re-energizing. Weekends where you make the most of the time you have focusing on the things that matter most. Life is about more than work. And you can start by reclaiming your weekends and making them a beautiful respite that's full of living.

Do you make time for things you love that have nothing to do with work or being a mom? If you don't have a regular practice of doing this, why? Well, I want to tell you how I consistently make time to read so that you can take this lesson and apply it to the thing YOU want to go do.

One of the best things I did for my health in 2022 was to prioritize sleep. With full-time work and 3 young kids, it's not always easy but this one simple change to my evening routine really made a world of difference, and now, 8 hours of sleep a night is just what I do!

What makes you feel alive? That's a question I've been asking myself on repeat ever since I watched one of my clients achieve a BIG goal because it was something that made her feel alive. I have to tell you this story because it's inspiring AF.

Instead of using your calendar or planner just to remember that tonight is swim lessons, or this weekend is that birthday party and you need to get a gift; why don't you use that space to remind yourself of the other things (dreams, goals, practices) that are equally as important?

So many ideas and expectations, so little time. Weekends can feel like an either/or decision: Do you plan the weekend out in advance? Or go with the flow, come what may? What if you didn't have to choose?

You were a person before kids, you will be your own person when they're grown, but you're also you're own person now. What do you enjoy? What makes you smile, or sigh, or laugh, or relax? Not sure? Me either, some days.

There is no grade for "getting it right". There is no consequence for choosing incorrectly. There is no time wasted experimenting as you figure out what's important to you. If anything, it's the best way to spend your time.

Don't expect yourself to feel optimistic or capable or grateful if that's not true in this moment. Give your mind something to focus on, distract it if you must, and let your body process everything else.

If “the unknowns” have you worried, here's what I'm trying so that I can take care of myself and my family. Things that are helping me to manage things. Not to eliminate the stress, the anxiety, or the worry (I'll be honest, I don't know if that's possible), but to help me keep some perspective.