In Need of Reset
Happy Friday!
A week before the month started, I was in desperate need of a reset. I sent a text to a friend saying, “can I just get to inbox zero… on my life.” I felt all over the place with the usual busyness of summer. In my mind, I was behind on everything, in a constant state of catch up. All of the weekends in June (and most of May) were accounted for. Each weekend brought new and fulfilling experiences, and I would not have it any other way. I can truly say I’ve had a full summer so far. I’m grateful.
Here’s what I did to reset with limited time:
Ditched “I’ll do it later.”
Procrastinating was not getting me anywhere but a longer to do list. Plus, there is nothing more daunting than looking at a task that could have been done weeks ago. Once clearing that daunting task from the list, I realized it actually was easier than my mind wanted me to believe.
Baby steps
Not everything needs to be completed at once. Small progress is better than none at all. Cleaning in small spurts goes a lot farther than one might think.
Scheduling routines with grace
Without a consistent schedule, my routines are the first thing to go. Setting a day to go to the grocery store, work out, or wash clothes is more beneficial than just assuming it would happen at some point during the week. I needed a tiny bit of structure to get things done.
In the next couple of weeks, I’ll be able to slow down, rest, and continue working on my goals. I still have the vision from last month in the back of my mind. Frankly, I’ve only had time to focus on one of the three goals. There’s a work-life balance, and I’m accepting that right now I’m living. I’m looking forward to the rest of the summer.
Here are a few pictures from the past month :)
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