Mother's Day Daily: Day 42

Look, I used to be one of those people who'd make grand New Year's resolutions, fail by January 4th, then spend the rest of the year feeling like garbage about it. But I figured out something better: the monthly reset. It's like hitting refresh on your life without the pressure of changing everything forever.

Here's my no-BS approach that takes maybe two hours total.

First, I do a brutally honest month review—what went right, what was a dumpster fire, and why.

Then I face the music and check our finances. I pay all the bills and make sure all of our credit card perks are being used.

I update the calendar with all the birthdays and events I almost forgot and pre-order gifts so future me doesn't have to panic-shop at Target again.

I plan one new thing for the next month—nothing crazy, just something I've never tried. Last month was a writing class, this month I'm finally learning to use that pickleball paddle. If you do this every month for say, 10 years, that is 120 fun experiences you have racked up.

Last, but not least: the everything shower. You know the one.