05/15/2026
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I wanted to share something a little more personal.
Most people see the finished products—fresh English muffins, bagels, cookies, and other baked goods—but what they don’t always see is what goes on behind the scenes.
Running Mix-Match Muffins is something I care deeply about. It is more than just a business to me; it is a dream of building something meaningful for my family and creating a better future. But with that dream also comes a lot of pressure.
I spend a lot of time questioning whether I am doing enough, whether my products are good enough, whether my displays look professional enough, and whether I am making the right decisions for the business. I compare myself to others and sometimes feel like I should be further along than I am.
This year I decided not to participate in the Orford Open Air Market. That was not an easy decision, because I was looking forward to it. But after thinking about my current workload, my production limits, and the stress I was feeling, I realized that stepping back was the right choice.
Mental health is something we do not talk about nearly enough, especially as men. We often feel like we need to keep pushing and carry everything on our own. I am learning that taking care of yourself and recognizing your limits is not a weakness. It is part of building something that can last.
I am sharing this because I know I am not the only one who feels this way. If you are working toward something important and struggling along the way, you are not alone.
Thank you for supporting Mix-Match Muffins and for supporting the person behind the business. Your encouragement, orders, and kind words mean more than you know.
