Better mornings with my new Moccamaster and morning pages

Updating this post from June 2021…I am still doing morning pages (almost) every morning. Since I wrote this original post, we’ve gone back to the office a couple of days a week. So I bring my notebook to the office and find a quiet corner to write out a few pages. And I still love my Moccamaster- it’s going strong almost a year later!

I love working at home- but these East Coast early morning conference calls are getting to be a little much! So I recently decided I needed to upgrade my morning routine a bit… morning pages are a wonderful addition, but frankly nothing beats a fantastic cup of coffee at 4:45am! And that’s where my new Moccamaster coffee maker comes in.

I’ve been a loyal Nespresso user for years- it reminds me of trips to Europe long ago (at least it feels like long ago at this point!) Just that sound of the capsule popping reminds me of the apartment we rented in Paris years ago. So the Nespresso isn’t going anywhere (other than the garage!) But it was time to upgrade the coffee situation. And where to start?

cup of coffee from my Moccamaster
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Four ways to get ready for RTO-WFH hybrid life

I’m reposting this article from October… Looks like we are finally going back to the office this month (as are many of you.) I’ve updated some of my recommendations based on my preparations over the past couple of weeks. It’s a big transition and I’m doing my best to make it as easy and stress-free as possible!

Much to my dismay, I’ll be heading back to the office in the next few months. But luckily, I’ll be working from home at least 2-3 days a week. So as I start to get ready for RTO (return to office), I’m being thoughtful about what I can do now for my future hybrid life. Like most things in life, doing a bit in advance can really lower your stress.

rectangular white table with rolling chairs inside room
This looks a lot like a conference room that I will sadly be returning to in 2022. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com
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