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We Went on a Family Field Trip & It Meant More Than I Expected
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Hey Reader, Welcome to Quarter 2! It is very hard to believe we are entering the second quarter of 2026. It is April. There’s something about turning the page into a new quarter that can either excite you or make you feel anxious. Which side are you on? This month is a chance to keep going with intention. Last month for me wasn’t about doing everything perfectly. It was about being present enough to notice the moments that actually matter. I had quite a few of those with everything that went on in my life. One of those moments turned into something really special. We had the opportunity to tour an airport repair hangar. It isn't something you typically get to see, and honestly, that’s what made it so meaningful. It reminded me that there’s a whole world behind the scenes of the things we often rush past in everyday life. And I got to experience something new with my children. Something that none of us had ever experienced before. This kind of experience that doesn’t look “productive” on paper, but it ends up being the exact thing that everyone continues to talk about. That video is now up on my YouTube channel, Reality with Shanna, and it’s one of my favorite reflections of what this midlife journey is really about. Not just checking boxes or trying to do more, but allowing space for experiences, connection, and moments that break us out of our normal routine. Because here’s the truth: As we move into Quarter 2, I want to invite you to think about this: What would it look like to create space for moments like that in your own life? Being more intentional. This quarter, we’re focusing on: If you haven’t watched the airport hangar tour yet, I’d love for you to take a few minutes and experience it with us. It’s simple, it’s real, and it’s a reminder that meaningful moments are often closer than we think. Here’s to Quarter 2. Let's create steady growth through intentional choices. Be well, be focused, be you, Shanna |
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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