Its not very often lately that I have an entire day with absolutely nothing to do AND am experiencing no FOMO. My social cup is full having spent the entire day at the coffee shop for the Grand Opening and seeing people I hadn’t seen in a while there AND having DAve and Mel and the previous owners of Brothers over for dinner last night. My house is clean, I am rested (slept in til 11!), I’ve seen Mama recently and have two upcoming dates this weeks with her. My to do list for the practice is caught up and other than social media posts (three per day per Ethos and Brothers), i have nothing to do!
I got up late and it was cool in the house and on the patio so I threw on my favorite sweats from Boibs PJ’s All Day line. I spent more than an hour in my “quiet time” and catching up on emails and making the media posts in my current and favorite quiet time chair.
I always start with gratitude which I write with different color markers in my journal, then I do my habit tracker, a list of self improvement goals. Then i check in with myself physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. It is SO important to check in and to know how you really are in each of these areas and then ask what do I need in each area. I try to let that be my guide throughout the week but it doesn’t always work out that way.
My next plan for today is to luxuriate in my second favorite spot in the house, my bed. My windows are wide open with a breeze blowing through.
Here I will read and write and rest and play with Diego. I’ve had a great hug from Scott and he will hang out in the livingroom on his computer and listening to his you tubes music and his audio books. We will hang out at some point today, for sure for dinner, maybe a walk, some yoga.
My current reads are: Come As you Are by Emily Nagowski, Becoming by Michelle Obama, and Twelve Patients, Life at Belle view Hospital, the book the New Amsterdam series is written about. I usually read fictions for pleasure, one book at a time, but my personal self help and professional read list is stacking up so I read three books at a time now.
I may write letters to friends today, I hope to talk to the kids by FaceTime, get some sort of exercise (its been hard to motivate but I really need to get this covid 10 weight off). I will text a couple friends I haven’t seen in awhile.
The week ahead is a busy one. I just accepted my 13th client (intake this week) and have two more who may potentially schedule. I only plan to carry 10-12 clients but since two are bi weekly and one is monthly, I think I’m ok. I get tired easily and I want to find balance. I generally work only 11-4 with time in between clients four days a week and do Homestead group. I am super excited that I have negotiated the lease and the improvements and plan to move into the new space by October 9. My mind is excitedly decorating and planning all day and night.
I have an appointment with mom, couples therapy, a trip to the eye doctor in Topeka with mom this week and then Thursday and Friday I am attending a conference on zoom to learn EMDR and brain spotting with one of my favorite presenters. Heather is going to come over and take the course with me. I’m excited for this!
Then in the middle of the conference, at 2:30 on Friday, Sophie and I are presenting about the book to the Kansas School Social Work Association, also by zoom.
The coffee shop is fun. I do the social media and marketing. Occasionally I make a run for a grocery item or change. I stop down before and after clients to use the restroom and see what’s up. I need to stop eating and drinking there. I love having the shop near my practice. I love to do my notes at the shop and sit outside. Its a great place and I’m super glad we bought it. Once or twice a week, Scott and I walk down there to help with close, carry the tables inside, take the trash out, dispose of the grounds, close out the register, grab a couple muffins for morning.
Life is good. Today is perfect.
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