Dear Kids,

Yesterday was one of those days.  A day when nothing really seemed to be working and I noticed my mind wandering into an unproductive place.

I remembered something my mom taught me that I want to pass on.  When you’re in a bad mental place, just do the next thing.  You might be tired, hurt, angry, grieving – any range of things can make things feel like they aren’t working.  But when you are off, focus on doing just what is in front of you – do the next thing.

You don’t have to think about the whole day, week, month or decade – just what’s right in front of you.

And you know what?  In a day I wondered if I would get through, I look back and can see so many wonderful things got done and happened.  All thanks to showing up and doing the next thing.

When nothing seems to be working, and things don’t feel great, just do the next thing.

I love you.

Love,

Mom