2021 has been a year full of change, all with the intention of living my theme word of 2021: align. But what does it feel like to align with your life vision and values? It's a mixed bag. Here are some stand-out feelings I've experienced in 2021. What it feels like to step off the cliff of …
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 …
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... …
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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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 …
My Anti-Resolution Word of the Year
I'm done with New Year's Resolutions. While the new year is a great time to be inspired by change and rebirth, resolutions can be a source of unnecessary stress. What? By when? How? Etc. The older I get and the more I study and teach self-development, the more I realize that this is a long game. A …