Helping midlife moms finally feel enough so they can stop overthinking, take action, and build a life that includes them too.
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.
Hey Reader, Can I be honest about something? For years, I planned my new year the same way: a burst of ambition in late December, a color-coded list by January 1, and a sense of failure by February. The problem was never that I lacked discipline. The plan was built for a woman with no kids, no aging parents, no business, and no need for rest. It didn’t include me as I actually am. It was just trying to achieve the most I could in the smallest amount of time. Not my reality! This year I’m...
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Hey Reader, Summer has an interesting way of changing the rhythm of life. The alarms aren't quite as early. The schedules aren't quite as full. Homework disappears. Practices slow down. There are more evenings with extra time to fill, more spontaneous ice cream runs, and more opportunities to simply be together. I love this season. I love how the stress level of my house immediately decreases. I love hearing laughter from another room instead of reminders about assignments. I love lingering...