I can’t believe my last blog post was over a month ago! It feels like I just wrote one just yesterday, mainly because I’ve been working away in my spare time on some new offerings for you. When I reached out to you a few weeks ago asking what kind of offerings you wanted, the response ‘strategies for an inspired life’ won by a landslide! This is my favourite topic to teach others to live, and definitely what I’m most passionate about, so I’m glad we’re on the same page 😉 Anywhoo, more on all of that good stuff to come in the following weeks and months. I’m so excited to share that with you!

Today, I wanted to write about what I’m willing to spend my energy on. I’m feeling pretty damn exhausted lately, and I know a lot of you can relate. We’re past the fresh start that September tends to bring, almost like an early New Year, and well into the day-to-day of our lives, which can start to feel mundane if we’re not careful. Given my energy levels as of late, I decided that it was important that I nail down what is worth my energy in this life. What’s just as important is reflecting on what is not worth my precious energy that I’ve been draining myself with. When I catch myself spending lots of energy on something that isn’t a necessary part of a higher goal or that I’m not passionate about, I ask- is it really worth it? I wanted to share this list with all of you, in hopes of inspiring you to do the same.

What’s worth it:

-My family & spending quality time with them.

-Cooking & baking (this has become a form of meditation for me)

-Filling my body with healthy & energizing food

-Working on inspiring offerings for all of you

-Reading

What’s not worth it:

-Deep cleaning

-Excessive social media

-People who don’t align with my highest energy. (I’m super passionate about this one, and I know it’s a common one that a lot of us struggle with, so expect a blog on this in the future!).

-Worrying

Pretty much all of my ‘worth it’ items are things that fill me up, and what I would also classify as ‘self-care’ items. They make me feel SO good and fill me up with energy and love. On the other hand, the ‘not worth it’ list is draining, and I can almost immediately feel my energy depleting simply by looking at it. I want to add a note about the not worth it list- If something is important to you yet you’re struggling to find the time to do it and would rather hire out, I strongly encourage you to do that! For my birthday, I received 2 molly maid gift cards from my family members (I got the message loud and clear!). This was perfect, because my hubby and I hate deep cleaning. I don’t consider myself to be too bad with the daily chores and upkeep, but you will never find me mopping or cleaning the baseboards or walls. I just don’t like it, and I’m totally ok with that. I love having this done, but I definitely prioritize other things in my life. So, we made the decision that every few weeks, we will likely be hiring an outside cleaner to come in and help us out with this. Speaking of which- if any of you are in the Halifax area and can recommend someone, please let us know! We’d like to support those who have small businesses where this is their passion. So, for example, if you really believe in healthy eating and love the way you feel when you eat a delicious, nutritious meal but hate cooking, how can you work this into your life? Can someone in your life help in this department, can you hire someone out to make healthy snacks and recipes (I’ll help a girl out! 😉 ), or can you find some quick and easy recipes that are also healthy?

So as you begin this beautiful week- take some time to think about, what’s really worth your energy in your big, beautiful life?

xoxo.

Namaste,

Tara