Brilliant piece, Heidi! There were YEARS that summer put me into a panic with a kid that just didn’t vibe with camp. It was and still is to some degree a wild juggling act. Milder now, but whew! Thanks for giving space to both how wonderful and challenging summers can be.
I’m not panicking but I’m still dreading it 🙊Even with a plan in place and lowered demands/expectations it is a lot of time to be ON. I can find ways to be creative but I can’t figure out how to be an introvert! I’ll be fried by the end of the summer. But hopefully I won’t also resent the complete interruption because I’ll manage to still get a little done. 🤞
I’m so glad to hear that! I would love to hear what you land on if you want to come back and share. There can be some possibility and pleasure in summer even if are schedules aren’t ideal.
1. “If I don’t listen to the voice that tells me to get dressed and do my hair, I won’t be able to hear the voice that gives me new ideas.” Saving this sentence forever and making it my new mantra.
2. For as fun as summer is you’re so right about how depleting it can become.
3. “When an open moment arrives, be ready and know how you want to spend your time. If you can save yourself the angst of choosing and prioritizing in the moment, you can enjoy the break more easily, even if it’s just a few minutes.” I’ve been trying to do more of this lately and it has been so helpful!
Brilliant piece, Heidi! There were YEARS that summer put me into a panic with a kid that just didn’t vibe with camp. It was and still is to some degree a wild juggling act. Milder now, but whew! Thanks for giving space to both how wonderful and challenging summers can be.
I’m not panicking but I’m still dreading it 🙊Even with a plan in place and lowered demands/expectations it is a lot of time to be ON. I can find ways to be creative but I can’t figure out how to be an introvert! I’ll be fried by the end of the summer. But hopefully I won’t also resent the complete interruption because I’ll manage to still get a little done. 🤞
I am starting to freak out. You read my mind, Heidi!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
I’m freaking out too. I have a plan, but I don’t like it 😂
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I adored this whole post. It’s inspiring me to journal about what I want to be inspired by this summer.
I’m so glad to hear that! I would love to hear what you land on if you want to come back and share. There can be some possibility and pleasure in summer even if are schedules aren’t ideal.
1. “If I don’t listen to the voice that tells me to get dressed and do my hair, I won’t be able to hear the voice that gives me new ideas.” Saving this sentence forever and making it my new mantra.
2. For as fun as summer is you’re so right about how depleting it can become.
3. “When an open moment arrives, be ready and know how you want to spend your time. If you can save yourself the angst of choosing and prioritizing in the moment, you can enjoy the break more easily, even if it’s just a few minutes.” I’ve been trying to do more of this lately and it has been so helpful!
I'm so glad you found this guide helpful, Krista! It sounds like you're deep in it too. Good luck with juggling everything this summer!