Writing this blog post took every ounce of my focus and determination. It was part of my strategic 30, 60, 90-day plan, a task I needed to complete to move forward and tick off my list. Between being a mother to an almost 4-year-old and the constant background noise—sometimes loud, sometimes eerily quiet—there were always domestic chores calling for attention. My mind kept nudging me to clean or rest, especially since I wake up at 5 a.m. every day. Staying focused on this tas