Burnout

The business of the summer has had us running around like chickens with our heads cut off. It has been extremely fun, don’t get me wrong, but we had the opportunity to truly have a weekend of “pause.” One of the things I decided to do on Sunday afternoon was to go for a walk. Just me and little June Bug.

Key Takeaway: Our body needs to release the stress it’s holding by knowing we are safe. Sometimes we need to think outside the box to let go of the stress our body is carrying, even long after the stressor is gone. You need to find what uniquely works for you.

Lately, I’ve felt like “Frustrated” is my default emotion. Perhaps it’s because the news constantly tells us to be on high alert. Then there’s the unspoken race to do the most, be the busiest. Curated Instagram “realities” provide ample opportunity to see all I’m failing to do, be, and live up to. It exhausts me. 

Do you base your worth on your productivity? I used to…and it was detrimental to my mental, physical, and emotional health.

Man, oh man, kids say the darndest things… I have the best story to share. I was spending time with my in-laws in Arizona this past Easter, which included a lot of laughs, hiking, pool time, and especially…games. Here’s a small glimpse into the fun times we had when we were there.

I LOVE to travel. Whenever we get the chance, my husband and I always take time to get out of town. Especially living in the cold tundra of Fargo, ND.

The waves were SO BIG that the second I caught a glimpse of the horizon line, it was being blocked by a large swell.
We felt so sick, we ended up having to turn the boat around early and cut our fishing trip in half. I was so disappointed, and I felt like we had failed and also wasted our money

Before diving in, we have some pretty big news… If you haven’t already heard, I am expecting a baby!!!!! Holy guacamole!
Talk about something that will knock you off your feet and really get you thinking about what’s important in life…