Life's journey is often romanticized as a smooth, ever-ascending path toward fulfillment and success. However, the reality presents a less linear and much more complex picture, especially when it comes to balancing the intricate dance between our personal and professional lives. Throw in motherhood and it is the cherry on top for the recipe of overwhelm.

I don't know about you, but if I do not have a routine set in place, things will not get done. It’s a simple concept really…but why does it seem impossible to follow through on?

Having ideas and making them is easy, but following through is the hardest part. Schedules and routines are great, but I like to view my day as a rhythm. Like in music, the beat stays steady and notes are flying all along the page, but the rhythm of the piece gives that constant expectation of the next moment. I like to structure my day in this way for a few reasons.