In the Weeds…

Does anybody else have weeds popping up in their yard or patio? Or maybe you’ve felt “in the weeds” with life—so caught up in the busyness that you can’t think straight?

I have.

Last week, with a long to-do list staring me down, I chose to spend a chunk of time pulling weeds in front of my house. That meant the flowerbeds, driveway, and sidewalk. By the time the front was finished, I was too—but the time spent weeding was worth it. Not only did the front of my house look better, but my mindset did too.

While I was weeding, I realized that just like our yards, our minds sometimes get overrun with weeds—negative thoughts, old habits, or clutter that keeps us stuck. We can leave them there, or we can choose to pull them out and make space for something better.

It’s not always fun. Weeding (literal or mental) can feel like short-term pain. But the long-term gain is worth every minute. Why? Because you get a clearer path, more energy, and the satisfaction of knowing you’ve created space for what really matters.

So, how can we begin to “take out the weeds” and what’s not working?

• Make time to pause and reflect on where you’re headed and where you want to be.

• Ask yourself: What’s working? What’s not? What do I want to see more of?

• Envision the outcome of your choices and consider alternatives.

• Decide which action to take—don’t let the weeds linger.

• Commit to act and follow through.

As we step into the crisp, refreshing days of fall, it’s a perfect moment to evaluate 2025 and prepare for what we want more of in 2026. It’ up to you to decide which weeds are in the wrong place and need to be replaced with new thoughts and habits. 

I challenge you to decide which weeds need to go, and what new thoughts, habits, or practices you’ll plant in their place.

Make the time. Take the time. Because the outcome will be worth it.

If you ever want to touch base, let me know.

You got this. 

And I have your back,

Ann