I spent all of 2022 doing "thought dumps" or "thought downloads" at the beginning of my day to help get myself into a better headspace. It was a new routine I had worked into to my mornings and loved the shift I saw in my approaches to the hard days and weeks. Getting my thoughts out on paper helped me sort through my emotions and mindset. It was a game changer when it came to starting my day.
Cue a few weeks ago when I woke up on a Monday morning and overwhelm hit. I knew the weekly to-do list in my head was a mile long. However, the thought of "all the things" left me feeling frozen and stumped on where to even begin. I have always been a pen and paper gal so I quicky started making one long list for the week. I love being able to cross tasks off as I tackle them. However, this time I was still feeling the overwhelm. It dawned on me to categorize my to-dos. One list for things to be done around the house, one for my new speech therapy business, one for my essential oil business, one for the boys. I quickly prioritized all the tasks. I pulled what needed to be done right away from each list and put it down for Monday. Then I wrote down what my list needed to be for Tuesday, and so on. When I saw that long list turn into short, doable lists organized into days, I felt a weight lift. In a matter of minutes, my brain dump turned into an organized week of tasks that would be crossed off by Friday!
For the past two weeks, I have been quickly creating a hand drawn grid with pen and paper to create my Monday Brain Dump. Today I decided this habit was going to stick and created a printable that would make the "To-Do List Break Down" look more organized and clean!
You are invited to start this habit with me. Enjoy the free "Weekly Brain Dump" printable below!
If you are traveling over the holidays, don't forget your scarf and essential oil of choice! 
Peppermint is my oil of choice this time of year. It helps me stay peppy during a long travel day, keeps smells near me fresh, and comes in handy should movement start to get to me. 
I like to put a drop behind my ears and on the back of my neck. 
The scarf will keep you cozy, warm, and comfy! It is also a great tool to keep the aroma of your oil near. I place a couple drops of oil in the palms of my hand and swipe them along my scarf. If I am in need of some fresh aromas asap, I simply pull my scarf up to my nose. ( You could also add a drop to your mask). If you are someone who needs some calming, grab Valor, Stress Away or Peace & Calming.
#momtip : Apply the calm oils to your scarf if you will be rocking a baby.
Travel Roller:
10 drops Peppermint
10 drops Lemon
5 drops Purification
Place in 10 mL roller bottle and top with carrier oil. Apply behind ears, along clavicle, and your travel scarf.
Grab these travel staples here.
