Flowers. A quiet night at home. Surprise outings. A love note.Which of these expressions of love appeals most to you? How do you show love to others?One of the assessments I recommend to people on a self-knowledge journey is the Five Love Languages. I know, it sounds unrelated to self-knowledge. It …
The Beautiful Music of Balance
Whenever I'm interviewed, I get asked the question, "How do you define balance?" I took a crack at discussing this back in the early days of the blog, but it’s a nebulous term that’s continuously worth examining.Like other things, balance is something you know when you experience it. And you …
30-day Challenge Ideas to Try NOW
Something I recommend when I talk to people about gaining more self-knowledge is doing hard things: getting out of your comfort zone, trying something new. It’s an important part of your self-knowledge journey because it increases confidence, thus reinforcing a growth mindset.There has never been a …
How To Deal With A Change Of Plans
(Featured image of butterfly courtesy of Jim Lowman)“Failing to plan is like planning to fail”You want to stay healthy, but you don't have a lot of time. When you go to the gym, do you show up with a workout in mind, or do you aimlessly wander around wasting time while you decide what to do?You want …
Balance Is Not Moderation
We all want balance... but what is it, really? The word balance is commonly used, yet it sometimes gets a bad rep in the habit-formation and self-help arenas. “There’s no such thing as work/life balance” people will say. They’ll interchange other terms such as integration, equilibrium, or …
Sailing Towards A Growth Mindset
Learning new things and letting go of limiting beliefs on a cruising catamaranI stood on the deck at Starboard staring out. The sun was setting while the full moon was simultaneously rising, equidistant across the horizon. The sky was painted in oranges on the one side and purples on the other. A …
