1 of these shake bags will last 1-3 days worth of shakes depending on how many of the family team is wanting one. And i have enough to last a couple months. Took less then 30 minutes with welcomed kidstractions 😂 But if you like shakes and *this* feels too much that's ok. For a slight premium but cheaper than take out I've seen shake packs sold in the freezer section or by subscription. Anyone else do this? What's your favorite recipe? Systems > willpower

Wishing all those who celebrate Merry Christmas and to those who celebrate in other ways wishing you time with your loved ones. My eldest born xmas morning turns 7 today. Our 8th xmas with her. I laboured from 11pm on the 24th. She was born the morning of the 25th at home with our incredible midwife. We told our parents we had a bad sleep and if they would be ok if we delayed brunch by a few hours. This gave my husband time to dismantle the birth pool and the mifwives to do all the post baby and mom checks. Our parents walked into our living with me holding my baby girl on the couch in absolute shock (since we had had xmas eve dinner together). We filmed the entrances (they staggered in) and their discovery will be forever be our most memorable xmas. We had brunch (our sweet parents made it all, I was so hungry) then we parted ways so that me,my hubby and our new Babe could nap. So grateful for everything beyond our control that went right to make that absolutely unplannable moment happen 💜

✨ “Sometimes the calmest thing is changing the system, not working harder.” ✨ Happy Sunday Shift, friends! Quick reminder before we dive in: We reset every Sunday, but you do NOT have to post on Sundays. The goal is a weekly rhythm of reflection and intention that works for you. The key is a consistent day to loop in. When we close that loop and repeat, growth becomes almost inevitable. Our personal truth and insights become loud and clarity is more within reach. And as always: Showing up is the work. It's not about whether you “won” last week. It's about what you noticed, what you learned, and how you adjust. If you’re here reading this, you’re doing the work. I’m proud of you. 💙 ✨ TWO OPTIONS — Choose YOUR Adventure ✅ OPTION 1: Self-Led Vision (Your Main Goal Lane) If you have a strong vision and a clear primary goal, that is still the priority. Don’t let the mini-challenge pull you away from what matters most. 👉 Create a new post, tag Shift Commitment, and share: - How last week went - Your Good / Better / Best goal for this week - The identity or direction you’re reinforcing right now 🔎 Not sure how to set a Good / Better / Best goal? Head to Classroom → Start Here → Sunday Shifts for a quick walkthrough on the spirit of Good/Better/Best and how to set goals that work with real life. ✅ OPTION 2: Nervember Mini-Challenge Welcome back to Steady & Strong Nervember 💙 So far this month, you’ve been: - Week 1: Noticing which nervous system modes you spend the most time in (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) - Week 2: Practicing tools that increase vagal tone / your relaxation response - Week 3: Bringing those tools into real-life moments that actually trigger you - Recap: Here You’ve built awareness. You’ve built some skill. Now we’re going one layer deeper… 🌟 WEEK 4 FOCUS: LESS + SYSTEMS “You’re usually a few strategic moves away from a life that feels at least a little bit better.”

My Sunday Shift reflections… I’ve been really consistent with my 5–10 minutes of guided breathing meditation, at least once a day, sometimes more, and it’s been such a good anchor. But I’m noticing something in the bigger picture. I don’t know if it’s just a short-term intensity thing, or if it’s one of those seasons where a lot hits at once (which I know you can all relate to because life, right?). I just haven’t quite bounced back from the exam, and honestly, that makes sense. After a big push, there’s always a recovery period. But then that rolled into a family illness, and then losing a loved one and grief, and it’s been a pretty low-energy phase with reduced capacity. And I’m realizing just how hard it is to keep up with all the things I want to keep up with. The insight that keeps circling is that it’s hard to follow through unless I’m at a thousand percent, and… is that realistic? Is that sustainable? Probably not. So I’ve been asking myself: What can be cut? What can be reduced? What can be delegated? Where do we need to ask for help? I don’t have all the answers yet, but my husband and I have taken steps in that direction, and it’s always helped, but I suspect we need more help than we’ve been comfortable admitting. The breathing practice has been helpful, especially in the chaos of dysregulated kids. I’m noticing that when I shift first, they eventually follow. Not instantly of course, big emotions are still big emotions, but it helps me stay more regulated through their waves. That’s been a real win. But the bigger question is: What does blank space look like? What does “less” look like? I think we’re still in the weeds with that one, and I know we’re not the only ones. So for this week’s Sunday Shift goal, I’ll keep tracking my breathing resets, but I’m adding one thing: having an intentional conversation with my husband to see if we can come up with some actual solutions. My gut says he’s feeling the same way. And this week is my little guys 3rd bday ✨️💜🎂

Big week for us. My 95yo grand papa passed away this week. A man with a great sense of humour. Kind soul with a large dose of vision and ambition. He had a massive influence on the francophone community in the city i grew up (mostly english speaking) helping found french daycares and schools. And was picture of a active, squatting. Sharp 90yo until a quicker decline in the past few years. We celebrate xmas and it's tree day. My eldest was born xmas morning. That usually brings on a lot of strong opinions from others if that a great thing or not lol. But in OUR household it is extra wonderful and we love it (plus she always gets a bonus pretend bday party with her friends in the summer). A big extra hug to all those you love this week. Xox Mel