I have decided that this will be my last check-in for this month. I’m just not getting anything useful out of it, and I’m not sure that readers are either. As the Wednesday draws closer each week, I’m finding that I’m looking at writing a laundry list of things to do, things not to do, and missed goals when in reality, it’s not as bad as it seems in list form.

Looking back on the last week, I’ve gotten things done that needed to get done. I’ve snoozed less. I’ve napped more. Paid bills. Completed the writing for my zoom group. Spent time with my kids.

I’d have to say that overall my check-in this week has been pretty positive.

But looking for things to improve or work on, isn’t positive. It’s draining. Since the whole point of this exercise was to be helpful, and it’s not, I’m going to conclude it a week early.

I have two retreats to plan, a family getaway, a book outline, and an interim first draft.

This is how I’m taking care of my mental health.

I hope you will choose to take care of yours.

Breathe.