3 Things Helping Me Stay Sane Lately (ACOTAR Included 🤭)
Life has felt a little upside down lately, and these are the 3 things helping me stay sane in the chaos. From books to Fizz to a whole lot of prayer, this list isn’t glamorous—but it’s real. And right now, real is exactly what I need.
Let me set the scene: J was working 14–16 hour shifts every day for nearly three weeks straight (with one single day off). I was holding down the fort with our three kids, homeschooling, juggling softball tournaments, closing a real estate deal, and trying to remember if I’d eaten that day (I hadn’t).
Cue the exhaustion. Cue the burnout. Cue the sore throat and body aches because, of course, I ended up sick.
So I did what any completely maxed-out mom would do.
I picked up A Court of Thorns and Roses.
What’s Been Helping Me Stay Sane (Lately It’s the Little Things)
1. Escaping into ACOTAR (and feeling all the things)
I’d heard the hype, seen the memes, and knew it was time. I was down for the count anyway, so I gave myself permission to check out for a bit—and oh my goodness, did it deliver. The world-building, the drama, the way you just feel the characters… I was hooked. (And slightly in love with a fictional bat-winged man.)
I binged it like my life depended on it. It was exactly the escape I didn’t know I needed.
10/10 recommend, especially if you’re also avoiding dishes or ignoring laundry piles that could crush a small child.
A Court of Thorns and Roses Book Set
2. Fizz + Grace (AKA my coping combo)
Some days, the only reason I’m upright is because of Fizz. It gives me that energy boost I desperately need without the crash or headaches that usually come with caffeine.
Between being sick, managing chaos, and parenting solo for nearly a month—Fizz has been my secret weapon. (And my lifeline.)
But let’s be real: more than caffeine, what I really needed was grace. Grace for the undone chores. Grace for the sick days. Grace for the drive-thru dinners and paper plate survival era.
Grace for the mess and the magic.
Wait — what’s Fizz?
Fizz is Arbonne’s plant-based energy drink — and it’s my go-to for surviving mom life without the jitters, crash, or sugar overload. It’s made with B vitamins, green tea, and clean ingredients that actually feel good in your body.
About that membership fee…
You might notice a $29 “Preferred Client” option when checking out — that’s totally optional, but it gets you 20-25% off everything for a full year. I order multiple products every month, so it’s worth it to me, but no pressure at all. Just wanted you to know what it meant before it popped up and made you go “wait, huh?”
Feel free to reach out if you ever have questions! I’m happy to share what I love — and why I love it.
3. Church, Even When It’s Hard
J was working, and I almost stayed home. But something in me knew I needed to go. Not just to check a box—but to pause. To get quiet. To let my soul breathe.
I went to church alone, nervous but determined. And I sat there like, “Lord, I’m overwhelmed. I haven’t eaten. I feel like I’m failing. But I am not too busy for You.”
He met me there. And I swear it was like dropping a 50 lb backpack at His feet.
You can follow Jesus at home—I did it for over 20 years—but there’s something powerful about setting everything down and walking through those doors. It reminded me that I’m not carrying this alone.
The Takeaway?
You don’t need to have it all together to find peace. Sometimes, you just need a little fantasy fiction, a clean energy drink, and a Sunday morning moment with Jesus.
I don’t have a color-coded homeschool schedule. I’m not thriving every day. But I am still showing up, letting myself rest, and learning to laugh when things feel like too much.
And that, my friend, is the season I’m in.
Bonus: Make Your Sick-Day Escape Actually Cozy
If you’re going to be down in bed—deep in a book series, under the weather, or just hiding from your responsibilities—at least make it worthwhile. I’ve completely simplified my bedroom so it’s low-maintenance, cozy, and ridiculously comfortable.
→ Read how I created a cozy, restful bedroom space that actually helps me relax.
Spoiler: there are no 12 decorative pillows to remove before laying down.
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