Grounding Yourself When Life Feels Like a Whirlwind

Hi, hello. 👋

I’m still here. Just caught in the beautiful, chaotic storm of life. Lately, it’s been a whirlwind—finishing our remodel, moving out of our rental, packing up what feels like a thousand tiny things, chasing after a very active toddler, and trying to keep emotions somewhat steady. Sound familiar?

If you’re in the thick of it too, just know:

You’re doing great.

You’re doing enough.

Even when everything feels like it’s moving at light speed, you don’t have to match that pace. In fact, that’s your cue to slow it all down.

 

 

Here are a few things I’ve been coming back to—my anchors when the waves get big:

 

 

🌿 Take long showers.

 

Let the steam wrap around you like a hug. Let the water wash away the stress, the overwhelm, the to-do list. Breathe in the warmth, exhale everything that doesn’t need to come with you into the next hour.

🛏️ Sleep as much as you can.

 

I know—it’s easier said than done, especially in seasons where little people need us at all hours. But rest is revolutionary. Even 10 minutes of closing your eyes while your toddler naps can reset your nervous system. 

💞 Hug your people.

 

Human touch grounds us. Take a second to really hold your partner, your baby, your friend. Let yourself lean in. You are not doing this alone, even when it feels like it.

💃 Dance in the kitchen.

 

Put on your favorite song, pick up your baby, and spin in slow circles. Let joy live in the tiny pockets of your day. You don’t need to wait for the chaos to stop to feel it.

🫶Make time for yourself.

 

Even five quiet minutes of stretching, journaling, or sipping coffee on the porch can remind you: I exist beyond the to-do list. Your needs matter. Your heart matters.

 

Whatever your current storm looks like—moving, remodeling, parenting, grieving, transitioning—remember this:

You’re allowed to pause. You’re allowed to ask for help. You’re allowed to feel it all and still be okay.

So take a deep breath with me right now. In… and out.

You’re grounded.
You’re here.

You’re doing the best you can.

And that is more than enough.

 

love you mean it. 

With love and grace,

MK

(Still in the middle of the mess, learning to dance with it.)