Monday Moment: Slowing Down to Speed Up
Hey Bleu Bells,
I had a powerful talk with Sariah’s godmom this week, and it hit me like a ton of bricks: I’m doing way too much, and it’s no wonder I feel so overwhelmed. I've been running on fumes between working full-time and being a full-time mom, trying to post daily Storytime Lives, hitting the gym, paying off debt, and keeping up with every other commitment. I have no schedule and no real plan—go, go, go until I crash. Honestly, it’s total dysfunction. And then I hate not meeting deadlines, etc… I am also behind on work. I have to get it together and create a schedule I can follow each day.
Finding a New Rhythm
So here’s the shift: Storytime will now be when I want it, giving me room to work out (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday) and still manage my job and everyday life. I’m learning that you can’t show up for your child—or your content—if you’re running on empty. It’s time to step back, plan better, and give each part of my life the focus it deserves. That means letting Calvin take the wheel more often. He’s already offering strategy tips, reminding me not to post so much, and helping me build realistic expectations.
Owning My Reality
The truth is, I’m tired. It’s hard to juggle everything—Sariah’s swim class, my 9-to-5 responsibilities, and all the brand-building tasks. But I’ve realized that writing things down and never actually doing them leads to more burnout and guilt. Instead, I’m challenging myself to schedule my tasks and stick to that plan—no more random bursts of overdrive followed by total exhaustion. I must pace myself if I truly want this dream to become my full-time reality someday.
My current situation lol to ensure I am working on this Blog at 9:25 pm
This smile makes it worth it
Asking for Help
I’ve always felt like I should be able to handle everything on my own. But I can’t. And that’s okay. By admitting I need help—and accepting it—there’s a sense of relief. It’s giving me the space to thrive at work, show up for Sariah without guilt, and create quality content without running myself ragged. Sometimes, you need a trusted voice to remind you that slow, steady progress beats frantic burnout every time.
Question: Have you ever realized you’re doing too much and had to scale back? How did you find a balance that worked for you? Please drop a comment, and let’s support each other in making healthier choices.
