What happened in London and the changes I made to my life when I came home. (book excerpt) This is a freebie excerpt from my book! Where we left off. I had done so much work in major areas of my life, but something was still missing. I still felt stuck. I felt that no…
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My Burnout Story
This is a freebie excerpt from my book! chapter 1 – my burnout story Planning and organization were my lifeblood. Organized closets, neatly stacked books, meticulously filled planners, ordered thoughts—these were my domain. As an overachiever, efficiency and effectiveness defined me. I could accomplish in an afternoon what others might take a full day to…
My Book: Subtle Resistance
It’s here! 🎉🎈 🥳Celebrate my book launch with me! 🎉🎈 (+ early order freebie) 💙My book is finally ready to order on Amazon!! This has been two years of hard work to get this book finished and published. After writing, revising, and second-guessing (because let’s be honest, that’s part of the process), Subtle Resistance is…
Free PDF Book Guide – inside look
exploring the free resource I created to go alongside my book Subtle Resistance “April’s book is like talking with a friend who truly gets it—without judgment, just encouragement.” “This is a guide that meets you where you are and helps you take the next right step.” If you’re planning to read Subtle Resistance and you…
When Life Gets Complicated – 4 Helpful Lists
In seasons where everything feels upside down a few tools can keep you going. Life can be exceptionally hard. There have been seasons full of days where I wake up and just focus on the next few hours. In my house there are interrupted schedules, strong emotions, unexpected setbacks, and lots of family. I am…
Choose Your Own Adventure – Climbing Out of Overwhelm
There are many paths to take back to a less stressful lifestyle. How you get there depends on you and what is in your path. Do you remember the Choose Your Own Adventure books? That was the shelf of the school library that I always checked first. Each book was well-loved with pages worn and…
5 More Roadblocks That Stop My Productivity – Part 2
Like a sudden road closure, I feel disoriented and lost at times. Here are more places in my life that may not be obvious where I often get stuck and feel overwhelmed. Part 2 of places where I can feel overwhelmed and stuck. I know firsthand how frustrating it can be when productivity comes to…
The Roadblocks That Stop My Productivity – Part 1
Like a sudden road closure, I feel disoriented and lost at times. My productivity gets completely blocked and the way forward feels complicated. Here are 5 relatable ways I get stuck. What stops me from being productive? I have a list of areas where I often get stuck and completely blocked. Like a sudden road…
Blue Dots, Feeling Fearful & Tackling Overwhelm
The Blue Dot Effect study shows how our brains tend to find something “wrong” or “scary” in situations—even if the actual danger has disappeared. The Blue Dot Effect study — here’s how it works: In the study, participants were shown a series of colored dots and were asked to identify which ones were blue. At…
Sweater Weather Mornings: Small Changes to Embrace a Calm & Productive Day
Want mornings that feel more peaceful and less rushed? These fall-inspired habits will help you start your day on the right foot—without sacrificing that warm cup of tea or coffee! 🍵😁 We all have areas in our lives where we want to get things done quickly or “get in the zone” faster. Routines are the…