Life as Lindsay

Some days, raising kids feels like trying to hold space for everyone’s emotions at once. Lately, his emotions have been getting really strong, and his brother has also had his own struggles with anger and big emotions. And sometimes, when things get overwhelming, that frustration ends up coming toward me. We’re still waiting for his hospital appointment in January, but this week we’re taking another step — he’s starting rehab. I’m hoping it helps us understand him better and gives us more tools to support him. And in the middle of all of this… it’s summer vacation in Japan, which means summer homework. 😂 Let’s just say I’m not sure how much of it we’re actually going to finish. But I’m learning that we don’t have to have all the answers right now. One appointment. One step. One day at a time. 🤍 ⸻ 子育てって、時々、家族みんなの感情を受け止めながら過ごしているような気持ちになります。 最近、息子の感情がとても強くなってきました。 そして、お兄ちゃんも以前から怒りや強い感情に悩むことがあります。 気持ちがいっぱいになってしまうと、その frustration が私に向いてしまうこともあります。 1月の大きな病院での予約を待っているところですが、今週から新しい一歩が始まります。 息子は今週からリハビリを始める予定です。 息子のことをもっと理解して、どうサポートしていけばいいのか、少しずつ学んでいけたらと思っています。 そして、そんな中でも日本の夏休みといえば……夏休みの宿題。😂 正直、全部終わるのかちょっと自信がありません。笑 でも今は、すべての答えを出さなくてもいいんだと思うようになりました。 一つの予約。 一つのステップ。 一日ずつ。🤍 #RaisingThemDifferently #MomLifeInJapan #ParentingInJapan #MomLife #LifeAsLindsay

Be strong #youcandoit #woman #womanpower #strong

Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. 🤍 Happy Monday! ✨ You don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin. Just take the next step. 新しい1週間のスタート。 今いる場所から、今持っているものを使って、できることから始めよう。🌿 完璧じゃなくていい。 小さな一歩でも、前に進んでいればそれで十分。✨ #MommingInJapan #JapanLife #ママライフ #海外生活 #MondayMotivation

Sometimes I think we take life way too seriously. When you really think about it, we’re just temporary people in a borrowed world, living a life we only get to experience once. So maybe we should worry a little less, laugh a little more, love people deeply, take the trip, make the memories, and enjoy the ordinary days too. None of this is forever. And somehow, that makes it even more beautiful. 🤍 考えてみると、私たちはこの世界にほんの少しの間だけ存在する、いわば「一時的な存在」なのかもしれない。 借りもののようなこの世界で、一度きりの人生を生きている。 だから、もう少し悩むことを減らして、もっと笑って、大切な人を思いっきり愛して、行きたい場所に行って、思い出を作って、何気ない毎日も大切にしたい。 永遠に続くものなんてない。 だからこそ、今この瞬間が美しいのかもしれない。🤍 #LifeInJapan #MomLife #LifeThoughts #SimpleMoments #LifeAsLindsay

Spent way too much time editing this 😂 but honestly… worth it. ✨ Outfit changes are just more fun when you make them dramatic 😂 #OutfitChange #outfitinspo #japanlife #momlifeinjapan #creatorlife

Building something of your own while still working other jobs is not always fast… but it’s still progress. I’m learning that I don’t have to have everything figured out or be able to quit everything overnight. I can build slowly. I can learn as I go. I can keep creating, keep showing up, and keep moving forward. Maybe the slow season is part of the story. 🤍 And one day, I hope I’ll look back and realize it didn’t feel slow because I was stuck… it felt slow because I was carrying everything while still moving forward—and that’s exactly what made it last. 自分の会社を作りながら、他の仕事も続ける。 決して簡単でも、早い道でもないけれど、それでもちゃんと前に進んでいる。 全部を一気に辞めて、すぐに独立することができるわけじゃない。 少しずつ作っていけばいい。 やりながら学んで、失敗しながら成長して、作り続けて、前に進み続ける。 もしかしたら、今の「ゆっくり進んでいる時間」も、このストーリーの一部なのかもしれない。 いつか振り返ったとき、 「あの頃、遅かったんじゃなくて、全部を抱えながらも前に進み続けていたんだ」って思える日が来ますように。 #CreatorLife #BuildingABusiness #MomLife #LifeInJapan #ContentCreator

Day in the life. New job alert. Apparently, I really didn’t have enough work… so I got another job. 😂 Day 1 of a new chapter ✨ A little nervous, a little excited, and definitely figuring it all out as I go. And somehow, I’m still going home to mom life, dinner, dentist appointments, content creation AND more work tonight. 😅 Let’s see where this new chapter takes me. 🤍 #MomLifeInJapan #LifeInJapan #WorkingMom #CreatorLife #JapanLife

Sometimes life changes direction before you’re ready for it. One opportunity ended, but somehow, new doors started opening at the same time. I’m slowly building my own company, figuring things out, taking on new opportunities, and honestly… just seeing where it all goes. It’s moving slowly, but I’m okay with that. I don’t expect overnight success. I know it’s going to take time, work, mistakes, and a lot of patience. For now, I’m just grateful that there are new things to look forward to. 🤍 Maybe one door closing is sometimes exactly what you need to notice the ones opening. #LifeAsLindsay #CreatorLife #BuildingInPublic #JapanLife #NewBeginnings

I’ve been thinking a lot about what I want my 40s to look like. For so much of my life, I’ve been focused on being a mom, working, taking care of everyone, and just trying to keep everything together. But now I’m asking myself a different question: What do I actually want? I want to feel stronger. I want to be more confident. I want to grow my career and be smarter with money. I want to create more. I want to be a good mom without completely losing myself in motherhood. And I want to slow down enough to actually enjoy the life I’m living. I don’t have it all figured out. I’m not trying to become some perfect version of myself. I’m just becoming more of the woman I want to be. So I’m documenting the process. 🤍 Welcome to Becoming. #Becoming #LifeAsLindsay #WomenInTheir40s #PersonalGrowth #LifeInJapan

Becoming. I’m not starting over. I’m becoming. Stronger. Braver. More confident. And more myself. This is the beginning. 🤍 #Becoming #LifeAsLindsay #WomenInTheir40s #PersonalGrowth #LifeInJapan

Apparently my lips needed a little spa day too… 💋✨ So we’re getting plump, hydrated, and slightly ridiculous 😂 Honestly? I’m into it. A little self-care moment for the lips 💗 PR @biorica_official #リップパック #ドウシシャ #doshisha #ビオリカ #うるぷるん

Afternoon tea with some amazing mom creators at Haute Couture Cafe in Omotesando 🫖🌸 A beautiful afternoon filled with delicious treats, pretty surroundings, and conversations with women who understand the busy world of motherhood and creating content in Japan. So grateful for these little moments to connect, share ideas, and enjoy something beautiful together 🤍 #HauteCoutureCafe #Omotesando #MomCreators #TokyoLife #mommingitinjapan

Sneakers are always a vibe 👟✨ #LUN8 #SNEAKERS

Some of my favorite memories are the simplest ones. 🌊☀️ A day at Shirahama Beach, collecting shells, chasing waves, and slowing down together. Living in Japan has given us so many beautiful places to explore, and I’m always grateful for these little family adventures. どこか特別な場所じゃなくても、大切なのは一緒に過ごす時間。 今年の夏も、忘れられない思い出になりました。🤍 #JapanLife #ShirahamaBeach #FamilyTravel #LifeInJapan #SummerInJapan

I thought I was stopping for coffee… Instead, I found one of the most relaxing cafés I’ve visited in Japan. ☕♨️ Hidden in the mountains of Izu, this bakery café lets you enjoy fresh bread and coffee while soaking your feet in a warm foot bath surrounded by nature. The river, the forest, the mountain air… it felt like time slowed down for a while. If you’re planning a trip to Shizuoka, this is a place worth adding to your itinerary. 📍Bakery & Table Tofuya Ashiyu Café, Izu, Shizuoka — コーヒーを飲みに立ち寄っただけのつもりが… 日本で訪れた中でも、特に癒されるカフェに出会いました。☕♨️ 伊豆の山の中にあるこのベーカリーカフェでは、自然に囲まれながら足湯につかって焼きたてのパンとコーヒーを楽しめます。 川のせせらぎ、緑、澄んだ空気。 静岡を訪れるなら、ぜひ立ち寄ってほしい場所です。 📍Bakery & Table 東府や 足湯カフェ（静岡県伊豆市） #Shizuoka #Izu #HiddenJapan #CafeHopping #LifeAsLindsay

Some places don’t ask you to rush… they invite you to slow down. 🍃 Hidden away in the mountains of Izu, we found CHAKI CHAKI — a peaceful riverside café where the sound of flowing water becomes the soundtrack to your afternoon. Matcha, fluffy kakigōri, fresh mountain air, and nowhere else to be. Sometimes the most romantic moments are the quiet ones. 🤍 📍CHAKI CHAKI, Izu, Shizuoka @chakichaki_izu — 急がなくていい場所って、ありますよね。🌿 伊豆の山あいにある CHAKI CHAKI。 川のせせらぎを聞きながら、抹茶とかき氷を楽しめる癒しのカフェ。 自然に囲まれて、時間がゆっくり流れるようなひとときでした。🤍 📍静岡県伊豆市 CHAKI CHAKI

Sometimes the best thing you can do is step away from the noise. This beautiful seaside onsen is about 3 hours from Tokyo, and it was the perfect place to slow down, breathe, and simply enjoy the moment. I received permission to film this area. Please remember that filming inside or around most onsen is generally not allowed unless you have permission, so always respect the rules and other guests’ privacy. Finding peace, one wave at a time. 🌊♨️✨ #JapanTravel #TokyoDayTrip #OnsenJapan #HiddenJapan #VisitJapan Hokkawa onsen

Weekend recap #weekend #japan #momlife #lifeinjapan

POV: You’re trying to lose weight, and even your water is working overtime. 🚶‍♀️💧 I found this in Japan and had to try it. This is Suntory Tokusui, a functional water that contains HMPA, an ingredient that has been studied for helping reduce visceral fat in adults with a higher BMI when consumed daily as part of a healthy lifestyle. I’ve been walking every day anyway, so swapping my regular water for this felt like an easy habit to add. No magic. No shortcuts. Just small, consistent choices that hopefully add up over time. Have you seen this in Japan? Would you try it? #JapanFinds #WalkingJourney #HealthyHabits #WeightLossJourney #JapanLife

✨ I think I’m officially in love… with Shizuoka. 🗻💙 If you’re looking for an easy day trip from Tokyo, this is your sign to go. From breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji to peaceful streets, cafés, and the ocean, Shizuoka feels like magic. Sometimes the best places aren’t the busiest ones—they’re the ones that make you want to slow down and dance. Would you visit Shizuoka? 🌿 📍Shizuoka, Japan #Shizuoka #JapanTravel #DayTripFromTokyo #VisitJapan #LifeInJapan