When “busy” becomes a four letter word.

It may seem like I’m beating a dead horse here but, being busy is NOT a badge of honor. I’m not sure when or why it became a thing for people to never have down time. I know life gets chaotic- especially if you have kids (or fur-kids) and you have to manage more than your own schedule. Shopping and cooking meals, laundry, keeping up with the housework, making appointments, exercise, having time for friends and family- its A LOT! I get it. I get overwhelmed, too and I only have to take care of myself.

But, I’m here to tell you that the World will go on if you miss a few things. It is okay to say “No”. (That is a full sentence, by the way. NO excuses needed.) It is okay to reschedule. It is okay to rest. It is okay if you get the store bought cupcakes instead of making them from scratch. It is okay if you take a nap instead of mopping the floor. It is SO important for your mental and physical well being to carve out time to rest. And since Americans notoriously get too little sleep, sometimes that rest has to come at the expense of something else. AND THAT IS OKAY!

​I’d love for you all to put yourselves on your “To-Do List” this month. Make yourself a Priority. I’m not suggesting you shirk all of your adult responsibilities but surely you can find a few minutes in your day to relax. Grab a cup of tea. Do a quick meditation. Go for a short walk. Go to bed a little earlier. Take a bath (if that’s your thing). Schedule a call with an old friend. Not only will these things break up the monotony, they will improve your mood and your brains happy hormones. And those are the BEST ones!