Happy 2023! January is always a refreshing time - to make a new start, to try new habits, or to focus on new challenges. I commonly write a January post about goals, productivity, or personal development. In 2020, I wrote about embracing a growth mindset and doing hard things. In 2021, I offered …
Laundry: A Simple Pleasure
Have you ever realized that something so plain, so mundane, has significant meaning for you? I used to wax poetic about picking raspberries. But now... there's something about laundry. It seems like a boring chore; it's even something that people avoid and avoid until they have no clean …
5 Things I’m Continuing from Off Grid Life
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 …
What is Coaching?
My experience When I was in the throes of burnout and self-care failure, I had a coach. He was the spouse of my residency mentor, a person versed in executive problem solving with a thriving business and book on the subject. My sessions with him were so incredibly insightful; he helped me embark …
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 …
