Hello hello and I'm back!

After a month-long family sabbatical, I can finally tell you all what I was away doing.

My hubby retired March 31st after 20 years in law enforcement (16 of which he spent doing child exploitation investigations). To say he needed to reset and regroup would be an understatement.

On Saturday April 1st, at 5AM, our family of 4 drove away to embark on a 28-day roadtrip around the Western United States.

Due to safety and security, I chose not to publicly announce where we were or what we were doing, but I can't wait to fill you all in on the epic details.

And while I will write a detailed blog about this journey, right now the unburying and admin duties of business and life have to take precedent.

What I can tell you though, is that I didn't look at my laptop after day 3, I had no social media or work apps on my phone, and I didn't miss any of it...even a little.

So what does that mean?

It means as I slowly wade back into my business, I know that only things I actually enjoy will go back on my plate.

And as I work through what those things are, I will be sure to share it all with you.

Have a good week my friends. 😘

JOURNAL PROMPT: What are 2-3 big decisions in the coming months that I can focus on and prepare as best I can for?

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TIPS TO WORK BETTER

1. Ready to stop reacting to the things that pop up, and start working on the things that will move your business forward? Listen to Marissa and I chat on her podcast about creating your Ideal Work Week and the magic of "no meetings" days. Listen here.

2. We all know you can learn just about anything on YouTube for free. But did you know that ChatGPT can summarize any YouTube video for you? It's like "cliff notes" for videos. Check out the Chrome extension here.

3. Wanting to make the switch to Notion, but overwhelmed by onboarding with a new program? Read the blog: Simplifying Notion: A Beginner's Guide in 6 Easy Steps by my friend Jodi Graham. It'll break down how to get started quickly so you can make the leap. Read more.

TIPS TO LIVE WELL

1. None of us can completely control external events, but we can always control and adapt our responses. If you’re not changing your responses to the situations and circumstances that make up your life, you’re not being flexible, and you’re throwing away the greatest asset as an individual human being. Read more.

2. Feeling worn out? This video from Nathaniel Drew outines a simple system for reinvention if you're feeling lost. I personally have written down and answered these prompts, much to my own enlightenment and clarity (the journal prompt this week comes from this video). Watch now.

3. Is exploring more USA and/or World National Parks on your must-do list? Check out this handy site that lets you explore national parks around the world with an interactive map so you can plan your adventure. Check it out.

Catch you next time Reader, - love ya,

Cara

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