So you know that balance thing I talk about..

Well.. as you can see I am far from perfect and haven’t done a very good job of it..embarrassed to even think about how long it’s been since I’ve taken the time to write..I am pretty sure it was my last vacation week when I had a moment to breathe and actually think!

How is it mid July? I’m sitting on the balcony enjoying the sounds of the bay crashing up against the dock, my quiet time where my husband said all I do is smile in our happy place that we visit this time every year. As I sit here all I can think about is how all of those things that I always “want” to do.. I put off for all the things I “have”to do. In my what I guess is called “free time” everything else comes up .. food prep, laundry, activities… totally get it.. it’s a part of life and I have constant lists that I’m checking off at home and work daily .There’s never enough time in a day.. or a week.. or at this point when you look back and months pass you by. I make sure that I do all of those important things (to me in my crazy mind) to make sure my husband and my kids are taken care of.. but what about me? I think I’ve been saying I am going to start exercising again for maybe 2 years now? Ugh.. always a reason to put it on the back burner.. but if mommy isn’t spending the time on the things to keep me healthy and thriving then how the heck am I going to keep this family healthy and thriving? And as a coach I know what I need to be my best self, yet somehow myself comes last! I am sure there are plenty of you with me in the same boat and I hope we can all find a way to make that same time for US that we give our families and friends and clients ❤️

I get little reminders when I have family or friends reach out to me to ask me questions about food or ingredients in something or about different brands to purchase.. it makes me happy to know there’s people out there that truly value my opinion and more importantly trust my judgement with their personal self care and their families! I sometimes wish I had the time to truly follow my passion and DIVE in full speed ahead, but like anything else, you need to take time and things will happen as they should.

This week is a perfect reboot for me.. when I come here i do everything I love to do..

Spend much needed time with my husband and kids (we even made a family vacation bucket list)

I get some alone time on the balcony and on bike rides and on my daily walks to everywhere I love to go! And it’s a plus because I get to exercise too!

We eat at all of our favorite places.. most of our list revolves around food!

It also reminds me that time flies.. doesn’t feel like too long ago I was doing these same things.. taking the same pictures of scenery and my family.. except now my kids look SO much older.. in just one year!!

How do we make sure that other than vacation time we focus on the things that truly make us happy?

How do we make enough time in a day or at least in a week to check all the boxes for those things we know are so important to our health and happiness? Even just one box??

In my professional life I am so routine and accountability is how I function. Without it all I would fall apart, yet somehow in my home life I allow myself excuses to put myself on the side as long as everyone else is on point.

Funny enough as I was shopping the local antique store in town, I came across a book (well my 6 year old noticed it) that I could NOT pass up.. 52 Lists for Happiness

Weekly Journaling, Inspiration for Positivity, Balance, and Joy by Moorea Seal

As I said.. I am HUGE on accountability and making lists! There’s something about writing things down and then highlighting them that they are completed or checking the box! Except this time.. this book is different.. it’s not my planner with different pen colors to show which family member the event is for to keep me organized .. and it’s not my work planner with everything happening in my work week.. it’s a journal for me.. for every week of the year.. to reflect, acknowledge, invest and transform while each week taking action on things outside of my routine that will make me happy and keep me balanced. I felt the need to purchase it.. only because i feel it was there for me.. it’s not a book store..there wasn’t a ton of this same book..if I didn’t pick it up then it may not be there if I went back tomorrow! Not that I needed it but I LOVE that if forces you to think about YOU and take action on

YOU!

Why do we strive for perfection with everyone and everything outside of ourselves?

How can we commit to ourselves the way we commit to everyone and everything else?

Leaving vacation this week I once again have cleared my mind and set some goals for myself .. 1 commitment a week FOR ME only. I ask that you do the same for you..

Xo,

Lisa