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Hiking | Lake Charleston

Do you ever just want to like escape. Just you, your thoughts and some peace and quite? As a momma even when I get a break, its NOT a break. I normally have a laundry list of to-do things from my husband, kids and of course the house.

A mom's job is NEVER done and yall that shit is exhausting.

I learned, you just gotta set some boundaries by taking time for you. WHOAH. Its so unthinkable I know. I was totally that mom too. I can't stop. Stopping, my family can't function without me. This is my list; who else is going to do it?!?!?

But this crazy thing happens. When you step back, slow down and just recenter you feel SO MUCH BETTER. So now I try to take time for me weekly. Whether its laying in my hammock during naptime, hanging out with friends or staying up late eating ice cream & junk tv; I know I need it for me. 

When Kristin messaged me saying she was going to be home I instantly knew what I wanted to do. Shes so me, she loves getting outside, hiking, exploring, just slowing down and quiet. So we opted for a nice hike around the lake -- kid free! It was just what my heart needed too.

Something about nature around sunrise, I just cant get enough of it. Maybe its because I'm an early bird? The love for new? The birds chirping and sunshine? Or a combo of it all.

We got up early right at day break, laced up our shoes and hit the trail. This particular trail takes you the entire way around the lake and its so peaceful. The first part is road/ paved/rock but when you hit the trees its a smaller nicely cleared trail. It goes up and around then curves back up into the woods. As we made it back around the wooded area and started going up hill it did get more narrow and a little harder as it got steeper. But right when we were winded it broke open for the most perfect view of the lake. This point there are other trails you can take we opted for circling the lake and ended out by the fishing doc. It took us about an hour and half to make it around and it was perfect.

We got much needed time to catch up, chat and clear our minds. You never know how much you need that time until you take it. But that's why I want to remind you. Do something for you this weekend!

When is the last time you got out by yourself or with a close friend?
When is the last time you pushed your todo list aside and said not today!?
When is the last time you slowed down.

There is nothing selfish about recharging. Its so necessary to take time for ourselves because that how we show up happier and healthier.




For me, im so grateful for her friendship. She keeps me grounded, lively & relaxed.
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Location: Lake Charleston, Charleston, IL 61920, USA

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