Hey loves, welcome back to Officially Michele. In this Sunday reset vlog, I’m taking you through a slow, cozy, but still productive day—realistically, it’s basically a daily edit. I start the day a little behind because I went to bed at like 4:00 working on my assignment (and yes, I’m stressed because I’m not happy with part of it and I need more credible sources). I also talk about how nervous I am to register for my dissertation and how the hardest part for me isn’t the writing—it’s finding and using the right cases and sources. After my full shower routine, I get into cooking because I was getting hungry. I tried a Pinterest recipe for creamy sundried tomato shrimp pasta with spinach, and we do it together because I’ve never made it before. The taste test was honestly… not a fail, but not a full pass either. The shrimp and flavors were really good, but my fettuccine needed more salt and the sauce thinned out when I added more half-and-half. To end the day, I head out for a quick “hot girl” walk to get some air and a reset. I didn’t realize how much I needed it until I took it—sometimes it’s not about being productive, it’s about letting your brain breathe so you can come back clearer and more grounded.