It’s been a few months since we really made the move, but I haven’t actually described the craziness that’s been my life lately. It’s good craziness, but crazy nonetheless.This past summer, we made a big change from living part time in Las Vegas and part time in another large city (Salt Lake) to …
How To Do What You Say
Lots of people say what they’re going to do, but not everyone does what they say. “I’m going to …” lose 30 poundsleave a toxic joblearn a brand new skillBut many times, the follow through just doesn’t happen. There are lots of reasons for this rooted in human nature. None of us like to fail, …
The Value of a Mini-Reset Right Now
It’s August, which means September is right around the corner…September often has a “new year” feel, being that it’s associated with back to school, the close of lazy summer days, and the slow transition to crisp fall air and even crispier leaves under our steps.As an adolescent, I remember spending …
Achievement Without Self-Care Is Empty
"I made a big mess over here!" my daughter yelled gleefully from the hallway. When you're 5, making messes is just part of the fun. I reluctantly peered around the corner to find pink kinetic sand all over her legs and the floor. (Thanks, Mom for gifting her kinetic sand, BTW!) I sent her to the …
There Are No Shortcuts to Self-Awareness
I recently thumbed through my old journals while downsizing our bookshelf contents, and I came across... well, some common themes. Over and over, I saw similar phrases. Written as far back as 2004.“I need to work on resentment”"I'm not confident in myself"“Why do I keep ___?”Yup... still working on …
Mindfulness: What Is It, Why You Want It, and How to Get It
Do you want to feel calmer, more emotionally even... more balanced? I don't know anyone who doesn't want this, and if you're reading my blog, I'm sure you do too.Many people tout a regular meditation practice as the key to gaining this equanimity that we crave. The space between the stimulus and …
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