worklifebalance
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Five Indoor Activities That Still Get You Out of the House This Winter
Winter makes it really tempting to stay home in pajamas and pretend the world does not exist, and honestly I support that sometimes. But there are days when you still want to get out of the house without freezing your face off. Over the years I have found a handful of indoor activities that feel…
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Balancing My Cup
Balancing a high stress career with everything else you care about is something nobody really prepares you for. You show up to work, give a lot of yourself, handle situations most people never have to think about, and then somehow you are still supposed to go home and be a whole person. Some days I…
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Boosted Diplomas & Confidence
Tonight I went to the Boosted Diplomas fundraising event and it reminded me why I care so much about community, opportunity, and showing up for people. Boosted Diplomas is an amazing local organization that provides tutoring, educational advocacy, and encouragement to youth experiencing foster care at no cost. Their staff are amazing individuals who are…
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Falling Back…Into New Routines
One day I’m driving home with the sun still hanging around, and the next it’s pitch black by five. “Fall back” always sounds kind of gentle, but in reality it’s a shift that throws everything off, from sleep schedules to evening motivation. This season feels like an invitation to slow down and rebuild your rhythm.…
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Nevada Day 3-day Weekend
This past weekend felt like the perfect mix of fun, food, and a little bit of rest. The exact combo I needed. Friday was Nevada Day (s/o NV for making its founding a holiday), so we had the day off, and it happened to line up with Halloween this year (a rare and exciting win).…
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Being the Calm vs Keeping the Calm
There’s a certain type of person who becomes the person people turn to when things fall apart. You listen, you problem-solve, you hold space. You’re the one who keeps it together when the room gets tense. The one who can respond calmly when others are escalating. And somewhere along the way, that became your role.…
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A Normal Weekend
My “normal” weekend isn’t some elaborate or expensive event filled calendar, it’s just a soft rhythm of things that make me feel connected again while getting centered for a new work week. It always starts with a hot beverage, not usually coffee. An apple cider or a hot cocoa with fun toppings. Not rushed, just…
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Finding Balance Again
There’s something so special about the moment life starts to feel colorful again after a long stretch of burnout. For a while, everything feels muted as though you’re moving through fog, just trying to survive the day. You do what needs to be done, but it’s all mechanical. The spark is gone. But then, slowly,…
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Letter to the Version of Me Who Was Trying So Hard
Dear younger me, Listen to your mom when she says to enjoy being young. Education was a focal point growing up. You learned early that gold stars and straight A’s were how people saw your worth. Schools that promoted academic rigor were all you knew. At 16, you were already learning how to balance a…
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Weekend Recovery – In Reality
Sometimes, recovery doesn’t mean doing nothing. For me, a “recovery weekend” often includes folding laundry, getting groceries, reorganizing my space, or catching up on small tasks that have been sitting on my to-do list for weeks. It’s about clearing the mental clutter that’s been adding onto the burnout, or adding up because of it. Some…
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