Hey Reader,
A few days ago I was sitting under the pines watching the golfers go by with my sweet iced tea, protein bar, and I was half focused on what I was typing and half worried about getting hit over the head with a golf ball…
…and that’s about as much living on the edge as I do.
I was getting caught up on emails and I found 2 newsletters that made me pause. They were both from amazing women, both moms, both with kids going back-to-school … one a little more LA, one a little more Bible-belt. Here’s what their emails said:
1️⃣ 8 August Requirements
It’s time to tighten up the routine… 10,000 steps, listen to more podcasts, more fiber, 10-minute daily ab workout, and 3 other big daily to-dos.
Bottom line? Tighten up, improve, do more.
2️⃣ The August Gap
It’s not summer anymore, but it's not quite full-blown busy school season yet … it’s a gap. And maybe, I don’t need to rush to fill it. I can enjoy the white space.
Bottom line? Slow down, don’t rush to fill it.
My natural tendency is to go all in with newsletter #1. More, faster, improve everything and anything, Type A, planner… fill the gap.
However, I’m taking a moment to pause and realize we are at a crossroads here and we get to choose how we want to spend this season.
We are going to make it to December one way or another.
The choice is ours… and we can take it moment by moment.
If this season you have that fresh-start energy … go with it! Take it and run. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
If this season you need a bit more breathing room … take this time. It’s yours. Enjoy it. You don’t need to fill the gap. 😮💨
And maybe, like me, you fall somewhere in between the 2 …
In areas, I have full-blown fresh start energy. New goals, fresh spreadsheets, new planners, multicolored pens, fresh gym membership … and high-fiber protein bars. 📝💪🏻📷✨
But in others areas, I’m seeing the white space and blocking it off. All those new ideas, improvements, goals, they can wait. I’m enjoying the gap. 😮💨🤍
Just don’t forget the choice is yours.
Either way, I’m cheering you on!
Warmly,
