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Another Monday in Isolation! Another Monday to set the tone for the new week.

As the days continue to blur together, I’ve had to stay on top of my day to day agendas. My day yesterday definitely helped me dedicate the day to one particular goal: unplug & prep for the coming week.

So, today being Monday, I took care of my morning routine, did the dishes, and set up a cozy home “office” on my couch. I queued up my favorite podcast, poured myself a hot cup of coffee, and got ready to get shit done today.

I’m not usually the greatest at this, but creating a small, yet productive routine has been helping me so much in coping with the Stay Home Order. As an established introvert, staying home isn’t anything new, but working from home is. Being a person who functions with a mood disorder and anxious tendencies, I can’t recommend small, effective routine practices enough. I, like most, am not used to monitoring my mental health from indoors; moving around has always been my greatest weapon when combatting my mental pits. But, if you don’t know where to start, start by starting.

For example, my normal work routine starts when I wake up at 7:30AM, get ready, get to the salon by 9:45AM, from there, go to nannying from 3:00-6:00PM and then usually back to the salon until my last client ends around 9:00PM.

How the hell does one go from, basically, a 12-hour work day, constantly on the move doing hands-on work, to just SeTtiNg Up a CoMFy HomE OfFiCE? This is how I did it, and you can too:

• Grab comfy blankets

• Cup o’ favorite homemade coffee

• iPad/laptop

• healphones

• Notepad

• Agenda

• Make it cute

Even if you don’t end up utilizing the adorable home office you’ve made, per my recommendation, at least you got up and assembled something; productivity!

Setting the tone on Sunday/Monday is crucial in maintaining a sense of stability and sanity. Or at least I know it is for me.

♡ Wishing continued safety and wellness to all ♡

xoxo,

Holly C. Burson

Take Care ♡

Happy Sunday, y’all.

While all of this “Stay at Home” life has become pretty consuming, I’ve decided today is my day to reset and get ready for the new week.

I think I cracked yesterday actually, which resulted in me feeling the incessant need to just get my shit together!

Since I’m not in the salon for the foreseeable future, I thought about how I really want to come out of this pandemic personally. All I knew when I asked myself this, was that I wanted to maintain my health and business without losing all of the progress I’ve made in regard to both of these areas.

I’ve been working non-stop since I established my LLC about 2 years ago. The progress, knowledge and skills I’ve accumulated over that time have gotten me to where I am now as an independent artist. The main downside of all of this is how much it feels like my hard work is having to come to a screeching halt. However, I am not going to let myself regress. So, I have to demand growth and progress from myself.

I’ve never been a beacon of consistency, but what better time than now to change that?

Thus, today’s objective: Take Care.

I listed my reading list which is comprised of all the books I’ve been putting off until now. The list ranges from different genres and emotions, but I’m happy to do any activity that doesn’t involve a screen.

I never realized how hard it is for me to just READ. But hey, something to practice for sure.

Starting with The Secret History by Donna Tartt and an at-home facial, I’m dedicating today to unplugging and practicing the state of being present (with a side of self-care). Even if you don’t like reading, slap on a face mask, listen to one of your favorite albums all the way through, and give yourself some TLC, whatever that may look like for you.

Stay safe, everyone ♡

xoxo

Holly C. Burson

P.S. I’ve created a new highlight labeled “Blog” on my ig where these posts can be referenced. Feel free to screenshot any templates to share with your friends, family & followers!

Welcome to My Life

This addition to the Hollyhood LA site is your new portal into my life and who I am besides my professional identity.

While I had been contemplating starting my own blog for the longest time, it seems I finally have the time to do it. After having had to shut down my Brow & Lash studio in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, it seems I have birthed a blog.

Once Upon a Time With Hollyhood blends who I am as an artist with the ambition that drives me on a daily basis. From personal essentials and experiences to recommendations and favorites, I will be sharing more of myself with the guiding principle of authenticity.

I look forward to sharing my perspective and hopefully generating some sort of positive effect with this platform.

Thanks for coming ♡

xoxo,

Holly C. Burson