I am trying to make changes in my life that will reflect self care and doing things that will bring me happiness and joy. I am about to turn 49 years old. I do not even know how this is possible. Where has the time gone? How is it possible that I have two grown daughters? I look back and really, truly miss the “good old days”. But life keeps moving you through it and it is so easy to get into survival mode that you lose yourself or parts of yourself along the journey.

Do you still do the things that you used to do? If you do not, why not? For me personally, I feel like I always have a million things to do and not enough time to do it. I think back to my old self and wonder at what point did I lose my ability to be so organized and put together? Surely, I can figure this out! Ha! Maybe not. But being realistic, I had so much more energy in my thirties to do things that I needed or wanted to do. I used to be able to shop for six hours and come home and make dinner and then give kids baths and pick up the house before the end of the night. I feel like although I don’t have kids to give baths to any longer, it takes me all day to figure out what to shop for and then if I get the shopping done, I don’t want to cook the food that I just got for the meal that I was going to cook. I think to myself that this is crazy and feel like I am failing at life. This is just one example of many things that I see happening in my life. So I got to get a grip and not turn into that middle aged lady that people are getting annoyed at. Heck, some days I can’t even stand myself so I know I am annoying others. LOL.

There are several things that I am doing to invest in myself and hopefully become a better me. One of those things is pretty simple. I am drinking less soda and drinking a lot of water. I notice a big difference in my skin and energy when I drink at least 60oz. of water a day. I definitely miss the soda but it is getting easier to leave it behind.

Holding friendships is another important aspect that I am focusing on. I don’t know about you all, but when I am overwhelmed and feeling frustrated with my life, I tend to become reserved and anti-social. I don’t reach out for my girl time with friends. People need people. Women need other women to talk to. As much as I fight myself on being social or not being social, however you want to look at it, I know that I feel better emotionally and mentally when I make time for friendships. Remember that everyone goes through stuff. Good stuff, bad stuff and crazy stuff. Friends have a way of being able to uplift you and help you decide what you need to be in a good space with yourself. Don’t underestimate the power of friendship.

Another thing that I have done is started my own business. I was working night shift and couldn’t be there for my family like I needed to be so I am on a new adventure with my career. It is amazing and freeing to be my own boss and be able to work from home. I will be writing updates on my business journey every once in awhile and posting videos to so check it out. You can go to succeedwithkari.com for more info and if you feel like you are interested in working from home please see my link.

I close this post with love and thankfulness to each of you that take the time to read my blog. I have been away from my blog for some time and one of my goals is to do better. I love all your comments and appreciate each and every one of you.

Be Blessed!

Kari