Hey Reader,

I had big plans for this spring.

My husband and I were going to get ahead and get some things done. Maybe even start a little side project with the kids. You know, be super productive and all that.

But you wanna know what actually happened?

The kids just wanted to play.

Like, every day.

And to be completely honest… we kind of did too.

I kept thinking, “Okay, we’ll buckle down tomorrow.” But tomorrow came, and it was just too beautiful outside to be inside working. And yesterday it hit me—we’re already a third of the way through June, and I’ve barely touched my to-do list.

At first, I felt bad. Like I was letting my goals slip. But then I took a step back and remembered that this right here is the life I used to pray for.

Over ten years ago, I was dragging myself out of bed every morning, holding back tears as I got ready for another long day in a stuffy office. I remember staring out the window at work, watching the summer fly by without me. Two weeks of vacation for an entire year didn’t even scratch the surface of what I needed.

So no—I’m not going to beat myself up for enjoying slow mornings, evening campfires, or spontaneous park days with my family. I’m going to be grateful that I get to do this now. I am forever thankful that I get to choose how I spend my time.

If you’re still in that place—working nonstop, stuck in someone else’s schedule, feeling like there’s never any time for you—I just want you to know that you don’t have to stay there.

I thought that was my only option too, but it wasn’t. And it’s not yours either.

I’ve got some free resources to help you start shifting things, even if it’s just a baby step. You in? Start with the one that stands out to you the most:

Hit reply and tell me what you wish you had more time for. Sometimes if we share those wishes with others, it helps motivate us to make those things happen!

Trinity Owen  The Pay at Home Parent We empower entrepreneurs to achieve financial and career freedom, affording them the opportunity to pursue their passions from home. trinity@thepayathomeparent.com https://thepayathomeparent.com/ 113 Cherry St #92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2205 Some of my emails have affiliate links in them. This simply means that at no extra cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. All of the testimonials included in my emails and on my websites are real-world examples and stories of other people’s experiences. But they are not intended to serve as a guarantee that you will achieve the same or similar results.

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