What I Did Do
- Get Everyone Settled. In our household, we have had some big changes and with big changes come hard conversations. Thankfully, I am dealing with people who are committed to being in a house that is filled with joy and love. With that, often comes crying, venting, saying things aren’t fair and understanding that we are all in a vulnerable, new place in our lives. I think we are all settled now and I think we are on the right track to becoming who we are designed to be. Our recipe called for a lot of understanding, hugs and commitment.
- Settle My Mind. As I explained last month, my anxiety had been through the roof. I feel more at peace and I feel the comfort of my mind coming to the front more. This past weekend, I opted to stay home so I could get some quiet time and just be with my thoughts. I was restless and really needed to have me time to recharge. Word to the wise: do this for yourself. Whoever you are. This was so worth it.
- Switched from Weebly to WordPress. You may notice a different format (and it is getting ready to change again- I’m just not happy with it). However, my main focus from switching from Weebly to WordPress is Google AdSense is no longer compatible with Weebly. And, just for future reference for everyone wanting to go to Weebly and have any hopes of switching in the future. Don’t. Just Don’t. It has been a complete nightmare.
What I Didn’t Do
- Blog on a Consistent Schedule. With my mess I had with Weebly transferring (or lack there of) to WordPress, I wasn’t able to really get back into my regular schedule. Instead, I spent most of my time going through the blog posts I want to keep and have started to transfer them. Y’all, this blog will be the death of me.
- Follow Unnecessary IG Accounts. I really went through and “purged” the accounts that no longer serve me on Instagram. I find that with every season of life, you can really make IG part of that season. You are in control of your life and the things that you consume. It all starts with social media. For me, I already eliminated Facebook for that same reason, adding a “filter” to what I see on IG that is best for my mental health came next. Social media is a beautiful thing if it is used properly.
- Participate in Self-Care. Self-Care included my Start Today Journal, Pedicures, Skincare routine, etc. and to be honest, I just didn’t feel like it. I feel like I lost a little bit of my spark and my direction. I am slowing getting back into it.
What I Learned
- Not All Things are Created Equal. Life is fluid. It is meant to change and change you. Just because you did the same thing 5 years ago, doesn’t mean you should be doing it today.
- Blended Households Can Work. Blending a family, especially with a damaging past is a lot of work, but so worth it. Our house does love and forgiveness and teaching moments. We love hard.
- I Am Capable of Saving Money. I am a unique breed of spender and saver. Over the past few weeks, with a partner, I’ve readjusted my finances in a way that I will be able to hopefully be out of student loan debt way sooner and for that, I am thankful. So very thankful.
August Goals
- Purchase All School Items. I am such a procrastinator that I am usually the mom in the store the day before school starts. I am committing to not let that happen. Matter of fact, I have already requested the day off work and made my plan. If you don’t have a plan, you plan for failure.
- Organize the Garage and Basement. With our new adjustment, right now, we just have a lot of random things on the floor and there is a need for shelving. I am making it my priority to get that finished before school starts.
- Complete the Blog Transition. I would really love to get all posts moved over to this new site by the end of the month. Let’s see if I can make it!
Clearly, I have some pretty lofty goals but I am fully confident this will help my OCD tendencies and set me and my family up properly before the hustle of school. What are you planning to accomplish before the school year starts?
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