The beginning of summer feels like a giant exhale. The kids are off from school, the anticipation of travel plans is present, and a visceral sense of ‘having more time’ is palpable. Is it because the days are longer? Is it that some of the regular meetings and responsibilities are on pause? Is the desire to relax and play so needed? Summer cues us to shift gears.

Some of my friends are teachers and have the summer off. Others are in pre-retirement mode. I am happy for them and am fascinated by how they embrace their less scheduled time. While I’m feeling the calmer summer vibe, I am working and don’t have the summer off.  I have, however, been playing more and appreciating extended daylight to walk in the woods or be outside.

I’m also looking forward to beach time and exploring new and familiar places. With the recent heat, I can’t wait to return to the water. Kayaking on the Croton River is one of my favorite things to do.

Summer is also a great time to edit, plan, and fix. I’ll be working on a few projects for my home and business. Let me know if you want help organizing your thoughts or things this summer. I’m here to support you and am a quick phone call or email away. How can I help?

Since late summer and into fall, I've been working on a personal 'live with less' project. After being inspired by our vacation at the Tiny House Resort in the Catskills, I let go of my fantasy of living in a tiny house. However, since then, I have decided to reduce the number of material things I own. Why? I want to feel lighter, and I don't want to burden our kids in the future with decision-making about our stuff.

It's not that our home is cluttered or lacking space. It's more that I don't want to own things that no longer have meaning or purpose. I've been shredding, donating, and tossing lots of stuff. It feels terrific- freeing, really. While there are still more areas to address, I'm happy with all I've accomplished so far. My emotional energy is better balanced, and I can focus on what is most important- family, friends, work, or my well-being. 

If you're curious about the details and my process, head to the Blog and read the four August 2021 posts about my low-pressure journey. 

What would be possible for you if you lived with less? Do you want assistance? Call or email me. I'm ready to help.