The truth is, when we’re quick to pivot or say yes to everything, we end up with a thousand irons in the fire. And while having options is great, spreading yourself too thin means nothing gets your full attention. What you give your energy to is what grows. If you’re not tending to all those irons, nothing moves forward. If you have too many irons, you're either not prioritizing, or prioritizing by default.

I don’t know many of us who lament not being in our 20s anymore. It’s a time of starting – you lack experience, you’re high on ideals, you don’t have the creature comforts afforded by an established career, everything is a “first time” experience. And it’s F*ing HARD. But what those youthful years once afforded was a sense of potential, the possibility of making a difference, becoming part of something greater than ourselves.

Let's admit it. We all know the feeling. There's that first day after a long holiday or right after you've gotten back from vacation-- before anyone even says anything, you've already concluded that you're behind. Whether it's emails or laundry or PTA announcements, you've somehow concluded that you have to play catch up because FOMO has got you in its grip. These are real problems. But they also have REAL SOLUTIONS.

If we don't have vision, we don't have direction. If you don't have direction, you can't meaningfully prioritize. If you can't meaningfully prioritize, your time is passing you by. Time is finite. Have vision for how you want to spend it. Chances are, your most meaningful time is some manifestation of altruism.

If you’re reading this, you’re probably ready for more than just checking boxes and chasing someone else’s idea of success. You want a life that feels meaningful—and, let’s be honest, that means a life that feels like yours. That’s where authenticity comes in. But here’s the truth: living authentically isn’t always easy.

You’re feeling it again, aren’t you? That restless, gritty, discontented itch that whispers from deep within your nervous system. The one that tells you this professional dream you were sold on the road to adulthood might actually be a bill of goods. You’re not alone. So many mid-career professionals find themselves feeling stuck here—rolling through the motions of “life-ing” because… well, what else are you supposed to do? You’ve got bills to pay, creature comforts to mainta