Mom, Solopreneur, & Podcast Host: A Week of Health, Wellness, and Self-Care

Navigating Sickness and Self-Care

• 🤒 The week began with the speaker feeling unwell, experiencing a stomach bug and cold symptoms, leading to a day of rest and soup.
• 💖 Despite feeling unwell, the speaker prioritized self-care by getting her eyebrows done after a stressful school drop-off, highlighting the importance of personal well-being.
• 🏠 Both the speaker and her son experienced a stomach bug, leading to them staying home from school and work as a precautionary measure.

Prioritizing Work and Wellness

• 🎙️ The speaker prepared to record a podcast episode, choosing an outfit that would look good on thumbnails and clips, emphasizing the visual aspect of content creation.
• 💡 A reflection on how appearance-based insecurities can hold women back from speaking and podcasting, encouraging viewers to find ways to feel comfortable on camera.
• ✅ Despite feeling unwell earlier in the week, the speaker successfully completed recording a podcast episode and had meetings, demonstrating resilience and accomplishment.

Home Organization and Personal Space

• 🧹 A significant decluttering project was undertaken to clear out a closet office, aiming to reclaim the space for better focus and productivity.
• 📦 The reality of the decluttering process involved sorting through old clothes, toys, books, and non-working items, with a commitment to donating unused items.
• ☕ After the initial phase of clearing out the space, the speaker took a moment to enjoy tea and peace, signifying the completion of the first step in organizing her workspace.

Fitness Journey and Self-Prioritization

• 🏋️‍♀️ A new fitness program has been started, with the intention to share more details after seeing results, indicating a commitment to health and wellness.
• 💇‍♀️ A visit to a hairdresser in Harlem for a long-overdue cut, trim, and sew-in, showcasing another aspect of self-care and personal grooming.
• 🏃‍♀️ Despite a daughter's sleep regression and waking multiple times a night, the speaker remained committed to her non-negotiable workout time, prioritizing her own well-being.
• ⚠️ The speaker shared her commitment to prioritizing herself and her workouts, even when facing challenges like sleep deprivation and a demanding schedule, framing it as essential for overall well-being.

Post-Workout Routine and Admin Tasks

• 🧖‍♀️ After a workout, the speaker used a gym wrap, noting an unfortunate fishy scent from the product that required cleaning.
• 💼 The day concluded with admin tasks, including making calls and advocating for her children, highlighting the multifaceted responsibilities of her life.