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Intentions for the Week- Week 13 of 2020

It’s MONDAY!  We are on day 12 of quarantine here. School is in session (at home) this week.

We work from home together! We are trying to find a rhythm. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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We are learning how to work with each other, in harmony. It’s had its ups and downs for sure. But we made it through. Week one of school at home complete! How is it going for you? #apeptalkforwhenyouneedone

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We are only allowed to leave the house to get essentials (like grocery shopping).  I am starting to lose track of time. Life is weird.

I made a list of things I’d like to get done around the house during this time. This week I’m focusing on my pantry. 

Last Week’s Intentions:

• STAY HEALTHY (feeling fine so far)
• stay at home as long as we can
• track my steps on my fitbit
• MOVE MY BODY
• laundry
• celebrate 14th wedding anniversary with Casey!
• therapy (it might be remote!)
• straighten up office
• keep Cooper on task with school work
• organize prop closet
• organize pantry
• keep calm
• take deep breaths
• put things aside to donate
• straighten up boxes in the garage
• go for a walk outside
• renew library books
• do some reading: currently reading Spook
• make biscuits/share recipe
• make banana bread  (froze the bananas!)
• sit down with my calendar and plan
• package/ship food journals The Handwriting Club 
• track what I eat in my food journal this week
• work in my Currently Workbook/ 
• catch up on social media
• drink enough water 
• pull cards and write in my sketchbook
• paint nails (toes and fingers!)
• work in my sketchbook
• work on a new recipe
• bookkeeping work/tax stuff
• work on the spreadsheet for expenses
• water plants
• work in the yard
• edit photos
• make artwork for post
• build some time in to meditate
• carve out time to do some art
• get good sleep (not sleeping long enough)
• take good care of myself

Intentions for the Week:

• STAY HEALTHY
• track my steps on my fitbit
• MOVE MY BODY
• laundry
• therapy (doing a remote session!)
• straighten up office
• hand letter envelopes for client
• keep Cooper on task with school work
• organize pantry
• keep calm
• take deep breaths
• finish printable projects
• order more stickers for the shop
• put things aside to donate
• go for a walk outside
• do some reading: currently reading Spook
• share biscuit recipe
• make something with tofu
• make banana bread
• sit down with my calendar and plan
• package/ship food journals The Handwriting Club 
• track what I eat in my food journal this week
• work in my Currently Workbook
• catch up on social media
• drink enough water 
• pull cards and write in my sketchbook
• paint nails (toes and fingers!)
• work in my sketchbook
• work on a new recipe
• water plants
• work in the yard
• edit photos
• make artwork for post
• build some time in to meditate
• carve out time to do some art
• get good sleep
• take good care of myself

Posts to Inspire:

Put an Egg on It!  Recipe ideas that involve EGG! 

Feeling Bored? Go make a list!

Pantry Staple Meal Ideas

20 Simple Weeknight Dinner Ideas

Bullet Journal Classes with Skillshare

Creating a Homework Station

Spring Capsule Wardrobe

(very important now that school’s at home!)

Pump Jam for the Week:

Mantra for the week!

Feeling stuck? Make a list! Write down your intentions for the week to help hold you accountable to action.

I’m rooting for you!

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