What you’ll find in this edition of the Vine:

 

💡 My latest blog dives into what the mental load really is—and gives you tangible, kind steps to reduce it.
 

Our service spotlight is all about project management 
 

📣 Event deets for May 10—I’d love to see you next week!
 

🔍 And…my current obsessions which again were hard to come up with so please help a sister out! Drop your current obsessions because I’m fresh out. 

 

 

Hi First name / Slothies!

Quick gut check: have you ever walked into a room and immediately forgotten why you were there?

 

Yeah, me too. And my house isn’t even big.

 

The truth? That’s not a memory problem. That’s the mental load—the invisible labor of holding every little thing together in your head. And this week, I’m finally calling it out for what it is.

 

And to prove just how real it is... this newsletter?

It was supposed to go out last week. 

 

But between work, home projects, and a thousand other open tabs in my brain, it just didn’t happen.

Even as someone who literally helps others manage their mental load for a living—I still get caught in it, too. Because when you’re holding everything, something eventually drops.

 

I’ve spent almost 3 years building a business around helping ambitious women find breathing room, and somehow I never actually defined the thing we’re all battling. So this newsletter is a bit of a do-over—a reset. Because if you’re anything like me (or any of my clients), you’re juggling a whole second to-do list that no one else can see.

 

 

Just sending a birthday text becomes a whole episode of Overthinking Housewives of the DMV.

 

And the wild part? You might be eating enough, sleeping enough, even moving your body. But if your brain never gets a moment to shut off, you're still going to feel tapped out and not your best.

 

✨ This week’s blog dives into what the mental load really is—and gives you tangible, kind steps to reduce it. Because you deserve clarity, not chaos.

 

That’s it for this week, First name / friend.

 

Whether you’re navigating birthday messages, business launches, or bedtime routines—just know you’re not alone. I see how much you’re carrying. And I’m here to help you set it down.

 

Take a deep breath and remember:

You don’t have to do more. You just need a better way. And I’ve got you.

 

Rooting for you always,

Renee 🦥

Room to Breathe: Our May Event Is Next  Saturday!
 

You’ve still got time to grab your spot at Room to Breathe, our mindful decluttering workshop happening Saturday, May 10.

 

You’ll clear out one space (yep, just one) in real time with us on Zoom while learning how to calm the chaos without overhauling your entire home. 

 

So if you've been dragging your feet going through your closet, that junk drawer that barely closes, or that office you claim you'll knock out one weekend, go ahead and tap that link! 

You want to stop being the glue that holds everything together? 

 

 You’ve built something beautiful—but now every task, deadline, and follow-up somehow ends up on your plate. You want systems that keep the train moving without you driving it every hour of the day.

 

Well good news! I can help with that!

 

I create custom project management systems that match your brain, your bandwidth, and your goals. No generic templates. No hustle-first advice. Just thoughtful, personalized systems that help you reclaim your time and mental energy.

 

✔️ Audit your current processes to uncover what’s working—and what’s not

✔️ Build workflows that reflect how you actually work (not how you think you should)

✔️ Create a project management hub (typically in Asana) with custom templates, clear priorities, and built-in breathing room

✔️ Provide support, strategy, and collaboration to keep things running smoothly—without overcomplicating it

 

We helped a small design agency reduce weekly chaos by restructuring how they managed team tasks, client deliverables, and communication—freeing up the founder to focus on growth. Now, she ends the week knowing what’s done, what’s next, and (most importantly) that she’s not the only one keeping it all afloat.

Here are a few little treasures that have been brightening my days lately.