Some mornings may be busier than others, but they all run on the same thing: systems 📋 I’m often asked how I balance motherhood, my law practice, and everything else. The answer isn’t balance as much as it is systems. One of the most valuable habits I developed in law school was making as many decisions as possible ahead of time. The fewer decisions I have to make in the moment, the more mental energy I have for the priorities that matter/tasks that move the needle. For me, routines are about creating enough predictability that when life shifts, I can shift with it. Every day doesn’t look the same because invariably a client will cancel, someone will wake up sick, an early meeting will get added, etc. This is exactly why I rely on routines instead of expecting myself to adhere exactly to the schedule I originally made. If I expected every day to go exactly as planned, I’d drive myself crazy lol. This morning looked a little different in the best way. After my workout and time with...