This chapter of my life is called restoration. I know, I know you just met me and this is how I introduce myself? You’re probably wondering how I got here….
Well, I spent much of 2024 pregnant and in the early stages of post partum. During the post partum period I tried to spend as much time as I could resting. I embraced being home and doing nothing outside of recovering from delivery and taking care of my baby and toddler.
As I was beginning to emerge from my fourth trimester the world was setting goals and amping up for the new year, but I didn’t feel that I was in the same space energetically. So this year I’ve decided that I will follow the flow of the seasons and start my “new year” in the Spring.
Rest vs Restoration
At the end of my fourth trimester, I was in the shower when a thought occurred to me. I realized that rest and restoration are not the same. Rest is defined as a period of inactivity or reduced activity to recover energy, while restoration is the process of actively renewing, healing, or improving overall wellbeing.
Resting was me staying in, eating warm comforting foods, and sleeping. Restoration for me looks like engaging in activities that rejuvenate me and bring me joy.
As many post partum moms can attest, what brings you joy after you have a baby may not always be the same things that brought you joy before carrying and giving birth to a little human. What I’ve found during this go round of post partum is that many of my methods of coping and grounding were no longer working for me.
My restoration plan
Saying YES to connecting with others in meaningful ways.
INVESTING in myself by trying new hobbies, sticking to my financial goals, and proper skincare to name a few things
Saying NO when I really don’t want to do something
Embracing the truth of myself and speaking it without apology
Establishing and holding healthy boundaries, in my personal and professional life
Moving my body daily in whatever way feels right that day
The world has moved full speed into 2025, but I am choosing to honor my own timeline – one that prioritizes intentional restoration instead of forced momentum.
Wonderfully Unraveled 
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