After the great, but undeniably busy holiday season, I spent a weekend at Mount Sunapee in New Hampshire with my fiancé, Gabe, my father, and my sister. It turned out to be exactly the kind of reset I didn’t realize I needed.
The holidays are always filled with good things: family, traditions, travel, celebration…and plenty of food and wine. But they also come with packed schedules and constant movement. Heading to the mountains felt like a clean break from that pace and a chance to slow things down.
Though I am a summer gal through and through, skiing has always been something I enjoy. For those who ski – or know someone who does – you know the Northeast isn’t exactly famous for ideal powdery snow, instead, lots of ice. Somehow, we lucked out with flurries of snow and surprisingly decent conditions, especially given how early it was in the season.
What stood out most was how easy it was to truly disconnect. There was no urge to check email or think ahead to the to-do list waiting on Monday after a holiday weekend. Between work, continuing education, and planning a wedding, my brain is usually firing in a dozen directions at once. Being on the mountain gave me a rare chance to quiet that noise.
By the time we headed home, I was tired but refreshed in a way that didn’t come from checking things off a list. The weekend was a reminder that stepping away, even briefly, can make a meaningful difference. Taking time to unplug and do something you enjoy isn’t a luxury – it’s how you reset and stay balanced for what comes next.
