We're functioning. We're showing up. We're checking the boxes. But inside, many of us are quietly buried under a weight nobody can see. If stress, anxiety, or the mental load of life has been silently wearing you down, this one's for you.

As Christmas has come to an end, part of me really likes to get my house back to normal even though I LOVE Christmas decorations. I start putting Christmas items away. Before you know it, I want to tackle the kitchen cupboards, bathroom drawers, and my closet. It just feels good to clear the clutter and get organized. There is a sense of peace and accomplishment to put things in order. Okay, maybe that is the perfectionist in me trying to sneak out, but she's useful sometimes!