I find myself getting less and less motivated in the mornings. I walk about a mile every morning just to get the blood flowing and the energy ready, but these last few days are getting slower and draining my energy. All I want to do is sit in my pajamas under my heated blanket and hide from the arctic tundra that is my hometown in November.

I have found a few items that are keeping me somewhat motivated during this trying time.

1. Mr. Coffee mug warmer. In the freezing winter months we are facing, I am finding myself with cold coffee after maybe 20 minutes of having it. This heating plate is a game changer. I am able to let my coffee sit
2. Milk Frother: I use this bad boy every morning when I make coffee or hot cocoa because it makes it fluffy and light. I haven’t purchased a latte in almost 9 months, so I would say that it is well worth the purchase.
3. My morning walk playlist
4. Duolingo! I am crazy competitive and really working hard to learn spanish so by next year I can be bilingual. This is a great way to compete against others and truly push yourself to learn while also playing games!
5. Crochet! You can learn how to make a scarf quickly and it keeps your hands off of your phone 🙂
6. Better Booch has been my saving grace for drink boredom. I was never a kombucha girl because it all smelled like sour beer, but then I tried this brand and the Morning Glory flavor, and I have been a changed woman ever since. Kombucha helps with gut health, but I noticed that it has saved me from drinking a second or third cup of coffee in a day.
7. My Nespresso… She was an investment for sure, but again, well worth the purchase. I have had her for two years now, and what a difference in my mornings!!! I love that the pods are recyclable, and you can get cheaper versions from Starbucks or Petes from Costco. It has been a super gamechanger in how I get ready in the mornings, and it has been a huge motivator.

I think that at this point, everyone is just trying to feel human and whole. I have been feeling extremely unmotivated as I sit and watch COVID cases expand beyond what anyone thought was possible. I am incredibly frustrated with my age groups lack of concern or care for anyone but themselves. The battle is real in trying to be understanding and sympathetic, but also holding people accountable. These items is all I got for fun and hope.