Rewriting My Story – My 90-Day Blueprint & Week 1 Prep

There’s something exciting about a fresh start, isn’t there? A new plan, a new mindset, and the feeling that this time, things will be different. That’s exactly where I am right now. After way too many failed attempts at extreme challenges, I’ve realized that real, lasting change isn’t about pushing myself to the breaking point—it’s about building a life that actually works for me.

But before jumping into Week 1, I needed to get clear on what I actually want from these 90 days. Enter: the 90-Day Blueprint—a deep dive into my goals, habits, and the areas of my life that need a serious upgrade. Spoiler alert: there are a lot of them.

So, let’s talk about where I’m starting, what I’m focusing on, and how I’m gearing up for Week 1 of my glow-up journey.

My 90-Day Blueprint: The Plan for a Better Me

Filling out my 90-Day Blueprint wasn’t just about setting goals—it was about really thinking through what I want my life to look like by the end of these 90 days. So, I did what any serious self-improvement enthusiast would do: poured myself a glass of wine, put on some good music, and got to work.

Some of the questions were easy. Others? Not so much. (Looking at you, “What are my strongest qualities?”). I spent way too long on that one—mostly doodling on the page instead of actually writing anything down. But hey, self-reflection is hard, okay? Here’s what I did manage to figure out:

I want to:

Stop wasting energy on things that don’t matter.
Take better care of myself and the people I love.
Work smarter, not harder, and finally stick to my plans.
Have a daily routine that makes me feel in control instead of overwhelmed.

To get there, I’m focusing on five key areas of my life:

Mindfulness & Mental Well-Being – Less stress, better sleep, and a brain that actually cooperates.

Health & Fitness – More movement, healthier eating, and a break from my sugar addiction.

Work & Career Growth – Productivity without burnout. No more spending hours obsessively picking fonts or tweaking shades of pink to…. other shades of pink.

Relationships & Social Life – More meaningful time with the people who matter most.

Parenting & Family Life – Being present, making memories, and not just getting through the days.

The best part? I don’t have to change everything overnight. This is about small, daily changes that add up over time.

Preparing for Week 1: Setting Myself Up for Success

Since clutter is one of the biggest sources of mental chaos, I’m starting my glow-up journey with a full-on home reset.

We live in a two-story apartment with a large basement, but instead of overwhelming myself by tackling everything at once, I’m focusing only on the first floor this week—the main living areas where we spend the most time.

Here’s the game plan:

Monday: Entryway – Quick win to start strong.
Tuesday: Bedroom – Time to reclaim my space.
Wednesday: Living Room – Less clutter, more relaxation.
Thursday & Friday: Kids’ Room – This one’s going to need two days.
Saturday: Bathroom – Out with the expired skincare and chaos.
Sunday: Kitchen – A fresh start where it matters most.

To avoid burnout, I’ve scheduled each room on a day that makes sense for my time and energy levels.

The Decluttering Strategy

Rather than aimlessly shuffling things around (which, let’s be honest, is just delayed decision-making), I’m following The Four-Box Method:

📦 Keep – Goes back in its place after I clean the space.
📦 Donate/Sell – Items that deserve a second life elsewhere.
📦 Trash – Anything broken, expired, or no longer useful.
📦 Relocate – Things that belong in another room but somehow migrated here.

The process:

Empty everything from drawers, cabinets, and hidden corners.
Sort items into the four categories. No second-guessing!
Clean all surfaces before putting anything back.
Immediately deal with donations and trash—no “I’ll do it later” piles.

By the end of the week, I should have a cleaner, calmer home—or at least a first floor that no longer stresses me out.

5 Bad Habits I’m Replacing (And the Smarter Swaps)

Bad habits don’t go away on their own. So instead of trying to quit them, I’m replacing them with better alternatives:

❌ Bad Habit: Stressing in the morning	✅ Better Habit: Waking up 15 minutes earlier to start the day calmly.
❌ Bad Habit: Binge eating	✅ Better Habit: Intermittent fasting from 8 PM to 10 AM (I’ve done this before, and I know it works for me ).
❌ Bad Habit: Too much screen time	✅ Better Habit: Spending 30 minutes daily with my dog (no phone, just bonding and grooming).
❌ Bad Habit: Never reaching out first	✅ Better Habit: Sending my fiancé a cute good morning text every day when I wake up.
❌ Bad Habit: Getting overwhelmed with work	✅ Better Habit: Starting each workday by identifying my top 3 priorities.

Final Thoughts: Ready, Set, Glow Up!

I know this won’t be easy. There will be days when I want to quit, when my motivation disappears, and when my brain tells me to go back to my old ways. But that’s why I have a plan—so that when motivation runs out, habit takes over.

I’m not aiming for perfection. I’m aiming for progress!

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to start making real changes in your life—this is it. Let’s take it one step, one habit, and one day at a time.

I’ll be back next week with an update on how it’s going, what’s working, and what’s not. Until then, let’s get glowing!

Ready to Start Your Transformation?

Download the 90-Day Glow Up Challenge Workbook to guide you through every step of the challenge.

Rewriting My Story – My 90-Day Blueprint & Week 1 Prep