Essays
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Happy New Year & first Monday of 2026!! In all seriousness though, I know the first Monday after the holidays can feel a bit like a letdown. If you’re feeling some post-holiday blues, you’re not alone. One thing that always helps me is pausing to feel grateful for the time that’s just passed – and then taking action by looking ahead…
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Good morning! I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and a restful holiday week. Last week, I was reading Jenny Bayliss’ The Twelve Dates of Christmas last week and was struck by this quote: “Of all the holidays, Christmas was the one that replenished her soul and made her feel most hopeful.” I love that sentiment. I hope something over the past week replenished…
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It’s that time of year when we start seeing all kinds of “best of” lists floating around. I love reflection like that. But maybe it’s my postpartum brain – or maybe it’s the sheer amount of change that 2025 brought (all good things!!) – to me, end-of-year reflection feels a little daunting right now. Instead of pushing myself toward BIG…
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Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring-tingle-tingling too… Yay, it’s December! I hope this festive month has been treating you well, friends. This is a month I’ve been looking forward to for a long time… the first holiday season with Ben, and a rare window where Matt and I are both on leave from work. It feels like a gift! Pun…
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Guess who turned a month old Saturday? Which means Matt and I have been parents for over a month – wow. It somehow feels like the longest month ever and like it’s passed in the blink of an eye. On a walk yesterday, I said to Matt, “I’m starting to feel like I’m in a good groove.” And that’s exactly how I’d…
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He’s here!!! Introducing Benjamin Patrick Pauszek born on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:51 AM. He was 6 pounds, 4.5 ounces of pure perfection and 19 inches long. Matt and I are completely enamored with our little guy and can’t believe we get to be his parents. Obviously we think he is the most perfect baby ever to be born. 🙂 Excited to…
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Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday and some positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a moment and jot down answers…
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Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday and some positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a moment and jot down answers…
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Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday and some positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a moment and jot down answers…
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Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday and some positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a moment and jot down answers…
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Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday and some positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a moment and jot down answers…
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Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday and some positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a moment and jot down answers…
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