Stepping Into a New Season
I don’t have a clue what’s next—but together, I feel a support and connection I haven’t felt in a long time.
How do we go from prioritizing our kids to embracing a little selfishness and learning to thrive in a new way?
On Saturday morning, I shared a very vulnerable post on Instagram about being in my house alone for the first time in decades and not knowing what to do. I even asked, “What should I do on this first Saturday morning at home in forever?”
The responses poured in: take a walk in the woods, meet a friend for brunch, go to yoga, read (or actually finish!) a book, have a dance party, be still longer than is comfortable, pray, journal, learn a new recipe, paint by numbers…so many thoughtful, joyful suggestions.
Here’s what that reminded me:
We need community more than ever, and sharing—even on social media—can truly uplift.
Empty nesting is hard, but so many parents are out there feeling it, surviving it, and finding new joys, talents, and pleasures.
Thriving isn’t selfish—it’s simply choosing to prioritize your well-being with a new lens.
It also showed me that stepping into something new doesn’t have to be drastic. On Sunday, I declared a “No Screen Sunday,” then promptly looked up recipes, texted my kids, and watched Ellie’s soccer game abroad. I broke every rule—and yet I still spent less time on my device than on any Sunday in recent memory.
That’s the wisdom of this stage of life: laugh at what didn’t work, reflect, pivot, and try again.
In my work—helping others build holistic health habits—I preach the value of small, consistent steps: time blocking, setting boundaries, nourishing your body, and celebrating progress.
So I’m taking my own advice. I’ll walk in the woods. Browse the farmers market. Meet a friend for coffee. And I’ll give myself permission to slow down, explore, and prioritize well-being in new ways—without pressure.
Thank you, community, for leaning in with me. One small step at a time, I’m grateful for you.
And if you are looking for a small step toward moving and building strong bones, I encourage you to join my BOOst YOUR BONES Challenge in October! Every day, we will do a 1 Minute Move to build strong bones.
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