Hey friend! Welcome to my first post in the series, The Balance Diaries: Finding Balance. If you’re a mom who’s ever felt like they’re running on a hamster wheel while juggling trying not to drop your sanity in the process-this space is for you.

This blog is my honest, heartfelt attempt at sharing what it looks like to seek balance in the chaos of modern motherhood. Have you ever heard the life preserving spill of a flight attendant? You know that part where the attendant says, “Remember to put on your own oxygen mask first before assisting others.” This series will ever be evolving. It’s about progress not perfection. It’s not about having all of the answers. It’s about real-life moments, juggling schedules and life, small wins, honest struggles and learning to follow the instructions of the flight attendant by caring for ourselves while we show up for our families.

Some days it will be easy lessons. While other days, it will be the raw and bonafide truth.

“Life is a journey, not a destination.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

The Imbalance That Woke Me Up

Not too long ago, I was literally running fumes. I would wake up already exhausted, fix myself some chai and start the day full speed ahead. Breakfast for the kiddos, packing lunch, school drop-offs, errands, work, dinner, cleaning if I’d come home right after work, more laundry than any one household should produce and then bedtime routines…only to crash and repeat the next day.

I kept telling myself this was just a season and this too shall pass. I mean sure I was tired because we had a long day plus a late night at the ball field or a concert but this was only for a little while. This happens to lots of moms-you know? That being this busy, this depleted and this out of touch with myself was normal. Between conversations with close friends and coworkers and just how I felt, I knew something. had to change.

One day it hit me! It hit me like a ton of bricks! What you might ask? That real deal wake-up call. I’m sure someone’s hit you with it too. I was talking to a good friend over the line and she kept saying girl, you should be tired you need to start doing something for. you. You can’t pour fro an empty cup. I would say I know girl. I’m gonna get it together. She then asked, what do you like to do for fun? crickets… I had no answer. I didn’t even remotely know what to do when I wasn’t hanging with my kids doing their things. I had no idea how to answer her question and I couldn’t remember the last time I did something just for me-not out of obligation, not for the kids, not for my husband-but something that was solely just to fill my love tank.

The Shift Toward Balance

Thinking back on what my friend asked, I thought to myself. Gemini, what are we gonna do to fix this?” I pondered on this for days. At some point the thought of it became overwhelming. It was as if I was trying solve a Rubik’s cube in an hour. And then one day I was on my commute home thinking about something another dear friend says. Do you know the old idiom, “How do you eat an elephant?” Yep. “One bite at a time.” Goldi would often suggest the way to tackle big problems is to break them down by more manageable steps.

So I did just that. I began to make small shifts. I gave myself permission to take breaks. I started waking up an hour earlier, not to get more things done, but to breathe, stretch, and have a moment of quiet. The quiet moments were just the start I needed. I have since branched out to other things like sticking to a fitness schedule, meal prepping and scheduling some walking time with a friend. (It’s a 2 for 1 deal-We are moving but we are having some much needed adult time! Win, win!

Slowly, I began to feel…more like me again.

I’m learning that balance isn’t just about having it all together. It’s about remembering you can’t pour from an empty cup. Its about giving myself the same grace I extend so freely to others.

What can you Expect from this Series

Over the next few months, I’ll be sharing personal stories, honest reflections and practical tips from my journey. Each post will explore a specific area of life where Ive been learning to find balance-sometimes gracefully, sometimes kicking and screaming but always with intention.

Here are a few topics coming up:

•Saying No Gracefully (and Why It’s a Form of Self-Care

•The Power of Weekly Resets for a Calmer Home

•Moving the Body Improve the Mind, Body and Mood

•Meal Planning for Tired Moms

Balancing Your Ships When Life’s a Blur

If any of those resonate with you-stick around. Subscribe to the newsletter so you don’t miss a post, catch the vibes and lets navigate this journey together.

This series isn’t just about my story-it’s about creating a space where moms can feel seen, supported and reminded that they aren’t alone.. I’d love to hear what balance looks like in your life right now?

Drop a comment below, follow me on socials and shoot me a message. Let’s learn from and encourage each other as we go! Come for the journey-stay for the vibes!

Here’s to choosing balance-on purpose.

With love,

Gemini