Hello Monday! Embracing a Fresh New Week After the Holiday Hustle
Hey friends — Happy Monday! ✨
If you follow me on Instagram (if you don’t, you should!) you know that I am recovering from a nasty fall down the stairs that resulted in a fractured tailbone. This week is going to be slow going but I am trying to enter it with a mindframe of gratitude that I can still function pretty regularly without too much pain and joy that it is a fresh new year! That being said….if your house is anything like mine, the holiday buzz is finally starting to settle, the decorations are boxed up (mostly 😉), and we’re all blinking at the first real Monday of the year like …“Wait… what now?” I don’t know about you, but I always feel like this first Monday after the holidays comes with a weird mix of anticipation, relief, and a dash of “Let’s do this!” energy.
It’s kind of like the feeling you get right before stepping through the gates of Disneyland at rope drop, a little sleepy, a little excited, and full of possibility all at once. 🏰💛
🗓 A Fresh Start — Not a To-Do List Takeover
I used to think Mondays were all about jumping straight into a mile-long to-do list. But after years of running and blogging — and, yes, juggling motherhood with two kiddos, I’ve realized Monday is a mindset reset. This week doesn’t have to be perfect. It just needs to be intentional.
So let’s try this:
✨ Take a deep breath.
✨ Celebrate the small wins already behind you (like surviving holiday sugar crashes).
✨ And set one thing you want to feel or achieve this week (yes, one is enough).
For me? I’m choosing to find mom moments that feel magical, like storytime cuddles, Disney soundtrack jams in the car, and maybe a walk with the kiddos where I actually enjoy the sunshine. ☀️
👟 Moving Forward with Grace (and Steps!)
Whether your reset looks like a morning walk, a 5-minute stretch, or mapping out family adventures for the year, remember every small step counts. Some weeks we sprint. Some weeks we walk. And all of them are part of our journey , kind of like running a race where the course is constantly changing. 😉
🏰 Sprinkle in Some Disney Magic
A little Disney inspiration is the perfect pick-me-up on a Monday. Whether it’s playing your favorite soundtrack, planning a return trip, or just remembering to find joy in everyday moments -a sprinkle of magic never hurts.
💬 What’s your intention for this first Monday back? Drop it in the comments — let’s cheer each other on!
Here’s to a week full of laughter, freedom, and tiny victories.
— Lindsey