My step count is not real. It’s my daughter’s steps. 🥳

Do you ever feel like you keep “falling off?” Well, I have news for you. Always “staying on” is impossible. Trying to stay perfectly on track forever usually leads to the same outcome: feeling like you “fell off” again. Because life is already on. Work. Stress. Family. Schedules. Unexpected things. Trying to compete against real life usually doesn’t end well. So instead of asking: “How do I stay on track?” Ask: “What was happening when things became difficult?” What time was it? How was the day going? Who were you with? Had you eaten much earlier that day? How stressed or exhausted were you? Progress often starts by identifying one small thing within your control that may help make that moment easier next time.

Last Saturday we were in the middle of a snow story, but my partner and I still made some time to go see some lights at the Chicago Botanic Garden. We truly enjoyed the experience and although it was very cold, we felt the snow made everything look more beautiful. What is something you like to enjoy with your loved ones during the holiday season?