09/08/2025
For the last few weeks, I’ve felt overwhelmed, anxious, and restless—September always carries that busy energy. With summer winding down, I pressured myself to soak up the sun, relax, and read outside. While that was important, it also meant I neglected my admin work, skipped meal prep, and walked into each week unprepared.
Instead of using my short midday breaks to move my body, I spent them catching up on tasks and scrambling to figure out what to eat. That only added more stress, and by the end of the week, I was drained and irritable—the job I love suddenly felt heavy.
This weekend, I pressed reset. I planned my meals, caught up on admin work, and walked into Monday already feeling lighter. I started the morning with client check-ins and felt that spark again—the excitement of doing what I love and showing up for the people who count on me.
The lesson? Balance isn’t about choosing one thing over the other. Rest is important, but so is structure. A little planning makes space for movement, energy, and joy—so the work you love lifts you up instead of wearing you down.
