It’s already (almost) the end of February.
I don’t know how that happened.
So I’ve been asking myself: Okay… how is that actually going?
I have been spending more quality time with friends and family. And when I say quality, I mean phone-down, fully-there kind of time. Long conversation. Random weekday coffees. Sitting a little longer at the table. Just being. After losing a family member at the beginning of the year, something changed. Grief rearranges what feels important. And lately, what feels important is simple: presence. I don’t want to miss moments because I was scrolling.
I’ve been on my phone less. I dind’t deleted everything and disappeared. I just become more aware. More choosing to put it down. More choosing eye contact over notifications. And it has made a difference. My mind feels quieter.
That second goal, spending less time inside my house…is halfway there. I’ve been saying yes to more spontaneous things. A last-minute plan. A quick coffee run. A walk. And every time I do, I feel happier. But at the same time… I’ve been working my butt off at home. My job is flexible, which I’m grateful for. But flexibility can blur boundaries. Days blend into nights. “Just one more thing” turns into hours. And suddenly I realize I haven’t left the house all day. So that’s something I want to improve in March. Being intentional about where I work, how long I stay inside, and how often I let fresh air interrupt my routine.
The next thing I wanted was to move my body more. So I started small. Pilates once a week. More walks. Nothing extreme. Just consistency. And it’s wild how something so simple can change your mood.
And guess what? March is around the corner, and I’m excited for that.
Excited for sunlight stretching into the evening.
For open windows. For all the colorful flowers.
For walks that don’t feel rushed by the cold.
For the kind of energy that only spring brings.
And I’m bringing the same simple things:
Calling a friend.
Taking the walk.
Closing the laptop.
Putting the phone down.
Stretching.
Showing up.
Choosing presence again and again. 🤍
How has your February really been? And what are you hoping March brings? 🤍