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 …
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 …
The Substitute Yoga Teacher
All the regulars were sitting on their mats waiting for class to start. Some chatted with their neighbors on adjacent mats, while others quietly stretched. Then, a woman walked to the front of the studio. In a quiet voice, she introduced herself as the substitute yoga teacher.A hush fell over the …
Speaking About Wellness and Burnout
I haven't kept up with my regular blogging schedule for the past month or two because much of my free time has been dedicated to preparing for a speaking engagement. Last year, one of my 18 for 2018 to-do items was to be interviewed on a podcast; this year, I decided to step it up a notch and make …
Are You Reaching Your Goals for 2018?
This year, I decided to make a list a la Gretchen Rubin of 18 things I want to do in 2018. I discussed the idea earlier in an earlier post here. I thought it seemed like a nice way to make some intentions for the year without a lofty list of resolutions. Instead, the list simply serves as a kind of …
Doing Hard Things (Follow Up): My Tactical Strength Challenge Experience
Early one recent Saturday morning, we drove to a gym that we had never been to on the other side of town. We entered the Crossfit style training facility, registered and weighed in, then warmed up with Metallica's Enter Sandman blasting from the speakers. Three hours later, the Tactical Strength …
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