Make Space for Yourself to Come Alive

The reminder I brought home from an incredible trip to Venice (my first trip away from baby!)

We’re all overwhelmed, yeah? My posts last month about decision fatigue (on lunch and getting dressed) had the most engagement I’ve seen yet with this little newsletter/blog of mine, so I know I’m not alone in the overwhelm. And unless you’ve been living in a cave or somewhere similarly isolated from modern civilization, you’ve likely been hearing/reading/seeing the prompts to take a break! rest! prioritize self-care! 

And yes, we all should do that. But honestly, who can carve out the time?

It’s so easy to get bogged down in the daily grind – work, parenting, household management, sleep, repeat, and on and on and on….. And most of the time, to train or prepare someone else to do it all for you feels so insurmountable that to just stay home and do it yourself is the easier option.

But, I did it. I took a break. 

Earlier this month, I went to Venice with two of my oldest friends for 5 days and to say it was incredible is a vast understatement. I took PTO and left the baby (gah! toddler!) at home for the first time.