New School Year Challenges With anything new, there is an adjustment period. A time of trial and error. And sometimes lots of errors. This Fall has been a huge change for us, and new school year challenges have made an impact on everyone in the family. Not all the challenges have been bad, but they are things we need to work on...otherwise they would be a challenge, … [Read more...]
Gratitude List: Focus on the Good
Gratitude List With the mass amounts of rain and clouds this week, I was in a bit of a funk. I even shared an old post on Facebook talking about it. That's when a friend of mine recommended writing out a list of things you are grateful for. I thought a gratitude list sounded like the perfect solution for this blah week. I'm definitely a list maker. While I write out my … [Read more...]
Goal Update in May, Mid-month Check
Goal Update As I mentioned at the beginning of May, posting my goals on the blog really helps keep me accountable. Checking in on those goals mid-month and posting a goal update is also a key part of the process. Looking back at what I want to accomplish for the month helps me to assess where I'm at and refocus, if necessary. Life usually doesn't go as planned. So, … [Read more...]
Shann and the horrible, terrible, not so good week
The Week So Far Even though it's only Wednesday, it has not been my favorite week. Remember when I talked about that black rain cloud following me around? Well, I think it's still there. I just can't seem to shake it for some reason. I usually try to put a spin on things and think of the good stuff when it comes to posting, but today, I'm just going to vent. And wallow. And … [Read more...]
Sleep: 4 things I’ve been doing instead
Sleep I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with sleep. I love to sleep, and I hate when I can't get enough of it. I also love, love, love when my children sleep through the night or sleep in late (I'm talking 6:30 or 7 am late,) or take a nap. They are more pleasant to be around, they are less demanding, and they have more energy (if that's possible?) in a good … [Read more...]
