Have you ever taken a trip or done a reset that left you rejuvenated, only to find yourself back into the same familiar, energy-draining patterns once you returned to everyday life? I've been there. Likely, we've all been there. Our first season living on our new alpine off-grid property was …
“Let’s do stuff that’s not on the list”
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 skill But many times, the follow through just doesn’t happen. There are lots of reasons for this rooted in human nature. None of us like …
Book Review: Solve for Happy
"I think you might like this book," he said. "Have you read it yet?" I said. "No, but I requested it from the library and think you would like it more." Great. Another thing he wants me to read, was my initial thought. You see, my husband sends me articles, electronic books, and podcasts …
What I Learned From A Multi-Day Toenail Drama
It started back in May. She dropped her stainless steel sippy, and the bottom rim of it landed right in the middle of her big toenail. For hours, she was beside herself. All we could do was kiss and hug her and say, "Yep... it sucks to drop something on your toe." It was the first, but it won't …
Sailing Towards A Growth Mindset
Learning new things and letting go of limiting beliefs on a cruising catamaran I 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. …