1- Confessions: I have felt blah all week. I scrolled for a long time last night despite writing this post as a pep talk to myself to convince me to do otherwise! I missed…
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Just feeling kind of down. I feel like we hit such a lovely high point this summer. A point where it felt like — in this country, specifically — the pandemic was largely behind…
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A detailed version for you this week because why not. WORK: I am on call, which starts tomorrow. However, this is yet another one of those blessed call weeks where I do not have…
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1- That each day offers an opportunity to start fresh. Whether it’s brain chemistry, sleep itself, or caffeine, I always feel better in the morning. (And each week/month/year — even more opportunity!) 2- That…
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Podcast re-air that is related to today’s topic In Episode 112 of his Deep Questions podcast, Cal Newport came up with what he referred to as “Productivity Baby Steps” (as a nod to Dave…
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Family Tasks ❏ Meal plan & grocery shop. I might go in person to Trader Joe’s for a change, we will see. ❏ Make lunches ie my least favorite task. If the kids’ school…
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1- Bedtime follow up. I feel I must include this! G has transitioned reasonably well to the bunk bed (bottom bunk, obviously!) from her toddler bed. A is now in her own room! Our…
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You are the best readers. Seriously, among other notes of gratitude that are clearly warranted after writing yesterday’s post, one is that I am so lucky to have such a smart, kind, and insightful…
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When I look at Instagram and sometimes when I just . . . look around in the wrong locale, it seems like everyone has: Beautiful modern home. (Us: Nope) Luxury cars. At least one…
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Fireworks. Some a little too close for comfort but we all survived. Mosquitos. Pool time. Two very hot runs. Friends AND family. The Melting Pot (“fancy” night out with the kids to celebrate the…