I’ve really enjoyed reading everybody’s monthly recaps, and I will write my own soon. I’m looking forward to completing my monthly reflection in the new cute keepsake book that came with my planner, but for the past week or so I’ve felt a little out of sorts. I’m not quite sure what’s at the root of this, but I think a lingering cold with low energy is not helping, nor is a toddler who has had several intense tantrums this week, nor is the sense that the world feels tumultuous. I’ve broken some of my good habits around phone usage, and have been scrolling news headlines again, so I’m going to reinstate my phone experiment rules of no browsing on safari or using the substack app. I’m going to keep exercising, reading, writing, going outside, playing with my kids, and seeing friends and trust that this mood will pass as all do. In the meantime, I want to look ahead to big events this month. There is actually a lot to look forward to! I’ve been trying to focus on monthly planning this y...
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