Hiya! My name is Meredith Johnson, and I am finally bringing my dream of being a blogger to fruition. In 2023, my life was flipped upside down, and I found myself in a life I had not planned for. I realized then that I was given an incredible gift to chase other dreams as fast as I could and rebuild my relationship with myself. I learned in my early 20s that I learn most about myself and the world by DOING! Through action. This blog diary is my daily life journey and how I learned to prioritize my personal goals and aspirations despite being a single, mid-40s workaholic.
As a newly divorced woman with the second half of my life to live, I feel I am at a crossroads. And the beautiful truth is that no matter if I choose to turn left or right, it’s going to be a perfect adventure because you can’t screw this type of adventure up as long as you keep putting one foot in front of the other by being able to “check that off” your list.
All too often, I, like many women, prioritize everyone and everything before themselves. That was me. By nature, I am a caretaker, a fixer, and a nurturer. Despite no longer having a family (to be discussed later), I have filled my time with crazy work hours as an occupational therapist. I love what I do, and I love the privilege of being able to help others prioritize their quality of life. But it’s true what they say, “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” So, this blog diary documents how I will keep my cup full.
This blog diary was inspired by my ADD. I use lists of all kinds to keep me on track and focused. I have found that there is a fine line between a helpful list and a debilitating list, and for me, that has to do with the number of tasks on the list and the complexity of each task.
Join me on this journey! I hope that others gain inspiration from my topics and weekly lists in which I get to “check that off” after completing a goal. At the very least, this is a personal account of my journey back to me. What have I always intended to try? What do I keep meaning to do, but family, work, and chores keep sucking up all of my time? Life is short, and our time is limited. I know that it is time for me to carpe diem and achieve the things my soul seeks to learn and experience.
