If you came here ready for me to answer one of life’s greatest mysteries—how to stick to a routine—well, I’m sorry to disappoint. The truth is, I rarely keep to my daily routine and often stray. I view routines more…
Work Like a Boss: Highlights From My First Week
This past week marked my first working for myself. Although I have been working from home for the better part of the last few years, there is a noticeable difference when you do not have a boss or co-workers. Becoming…
The Importance of Routines
It’s hard to believe that I have been going to visit my grandmother nightly in the nursing home for one full year already. I remember this time last year so vividly—her condition was poor, and the situation was touch and…
My Process to Ease into Fall
We’re at that point in the summer when things start to feel different. The Hampton Classic Horse Show begins on Sunday, the first day of September is Thursday, and next weekend is already Labor Day. I, for one, would like…
5 Things That Brought Me Joy This Week
This week was a rough one. From waiting for a service appointment for my car that never came to dealing with Internet outages while trying to work from home, let’s just say I’m glad today is Friday. With everything going…
The Goal of the #SanityStroll
We all know how difficult it can be to carve out time for ourselves. With the demands of work, home, family, relationships, and in my case, caregiving responsibilities, sometimes it feels like there are just not enough hours in the…
It’s Been a While. Let’s Catch Up!
Sorry, it wasn’t my intention to leave you hanging and have this space on the Internet empty for so long, but #lifehappened. I guess we have some catching up to do, don’t we?! Since my last monthly agenda update, I…
Five Things That Have Brought Me Joy Recently
How are things? I’ve officially stopped counting how many weeks (months!) I’ve been in quarantine now, but it does truly feel like my new normal at this point. I hope you’re all staying healthy and coping well and have found…
How I’m Taking Care of My Mental Health This Month
Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? In light of everything going on with social distancing, I thought it was a great time to highlight this topic. As someone who has struggled with anxiety to varying degrees…
How to Cope with Social Distancing
It’s been a while since I’ve shared anything on here and it seems like a lot has changed in the world since posting about my March agenda earlier in the month (which did not include mention of a pandemic or…
The Start of Summer
This is my favorite time of year. The days are longer, nights are cooler, and there are tons of fun things to do to soak up the sun. Summer is also the perfect time to start a new routine, try…
Monday Mantra: The Benefits of a Break
Well, another weekend has come and gone, and a new week is starting. I’d like to thank each and every one of you who commented on last Wednesday’s post about my taking a few days for myself. I love this…