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Summer Is Here (and It Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect)
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Hey Reader, Summer always starts with such good intentions, doesn’t it? I get all excited to begin the season and ready to get going with everything. We imagine slow mornings, family memories, fresh routines, maybe even finally reading that book sitting on the nightstand since January. Then suddenly someone needs a ride, there are wet towels everywhere, the kitchen somehow closes never, and we’re eating popsicles in the car between errands. That counts as summer too. I have to remind myself of that in between all of the things. I’ve been reminding myself lately that being present doesn’t mean creating magical moments every single day. It doesn’t require expensive vacations, perfect schedules, or memory-making pressure. Sometimes presence looks like: Midlife motherhood can make us feel like we always need to optimize everything even summer. This season doesn’t need to become another project. It’s okay if your summer feels messy, loud, ordinary, or beautifully unfinished. A few gentle reminders for this season: This week, I’m trying to trade pressure for presence. I started by going to brunch with a friend and making a fun dinner for the family. Maybe that simply means putting my phone down for a little while. That’s enough. I hope you find at least one small moment this week where you feel fully present not fixing, planning, organizing, or rushing. Remember to be well, be focused, be you. Somewhere enjoying the moment, |
Reality with Shanna
Helping midlife moms finally feel enough so they can stop overthinking, take action, and build a life that includes them too.
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