Do you have a Word of the year? I'm not sure how long this concept has been around, but I first became familiar with a "word of the year" in 2016. Since then, I haven't done it consistently each year, but I decided to try it again for 2020. If you're not familiar, the premise is to pick a word that will shape your year. It can be something that you want to work on, a … [Read more...]
Fall Goals: The Last 90 Days
Time for some Fall goals! October 1st seems like the perfect time to set some goals for this Fall. With a brand new month, it feels good to wipe the slate clean, and renew motivation. There has been a lot of talk about the last 90 days on social media. In case you haven't heard, they are talking about the last 90 days of the year. Instead of waiting until the new year … [Read more...]
Restart, Reboot, and Retrain
It's time to restart the engines. I've been having a tough time around here lately. I feel like I've taken 5 steps backwards, yet can't find the way (or motivation) to get back on track. The restart button needs to be pushed. I need to be pushed. So, I'm using my birthday as a chance to reboot the system. Changes are going to be made whether I'm ready or not. A … [Read more...]
Back on Track: Get Out of Your Own Way
On Track This summer I feel like I've lost my way a bit. I've been tired, stressed, and can't seem to find the motivation to get anything done until the last minute. Our schedule has been all over the place, and I really feel like I need to get back on track. I'm just not good without a solid routine. First, I've had a pretty good case of writer's block, if you hadn't … [Read more...]
Late Summer: Making the Most of our Time
Late Summer With terrible, cold weather in Wisconsin and an awful sickness hitting our household, it hasn't been feeling like much of a vacation around here. It feels like we've hit late summer, and hardly accomplished anything. So, how do you make up for lost time? Simple. Squeeze as much fun into the last half of summer as we can! Late summer is definitely better … [Read more...]
