During the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, I came across a variety of articles detailing how to “start off the new year successfully” and social media posts sharing how people were using that time to “mindfully set their intentions and goals” for the New Year.
That process sounded idyllic.
It was exactly what I wished I were doing, but my reality was far from that relaxed and intentional goal-setting space.
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It’s basketball season!
The time of the year when I attempt to strike a balance between my introverted, slightly hermit-like normal self and the Coach’s-Wife-and-Basketball-Mom-as-Cheerleader version of myself