I listened to a podcast yesterday that spoke of many benefits of cleaning. One offhand mention was that cleaning is a form of meditation. Completing a repetitive cleaning task in quiet and stillness has the same potential benefits as a more traditional form of...
This morning, I listened to an Optimal Living Daily podcast titled “The Weight of Emotional Clutter”. The concept reminded me of a post from earlier this year titled “Clutter Blocking Your Wellbeing”. In this post, I looked at how clutter could show up in all 8...
We all have had moments of coincidence, serendipity, and synchronicity. The moments where things align, and something occurs as a result. Sometimes the words are used interchangeably. I wanted to dive in, understand the differences, and use the right term at the right...
With responsibilities and high expectations of ourselves, we often can’t image “dropping everything”. We believe that meetings need us. Kids can’t miss a practice. Work must be delivered on time – no matter what. The list goes on. However, life throws curve balls, and...
With much of the year still in front of us, there are a lot of possibilities. We aspire to make areas of our lives a little better than they were before. One common aim is to be more present in day-to-day activities. Not letting our lives pass us by in a blur. “The...
We know how important it is to take breaks. Moments to create the breathing space we need to move forward – stronger. Yesterday, I came across an article that talked about 7 types of rest. Physical, Mental, Emotional, Sensory, Social, Spiritual, and Creative. These...
Much of what we see in the new year encourages movement. New goals and habits. A fresh start to assignments at work. Staying on top of the housework that got under control over the holidays. The energy is there to move. The downside is that we can forget to rest, and...
Today, we will cover the fifth dimension of wellbeing – Social. Social wellbeing focuses on the relationships in our life. Family. Friends. Coworkers. Volunteer Teams. Book Clubs. Neighborhood Groups. Online Communities. The connection we have to others has a...
When we are overworked and overwhelmed, we don’t know how to slow down. We fear that stopping for even a few minutes will put us even further behind. We rush through work. Rush through evenings. Hold hope that we will catch up on the weekends. We don’t. The cycle...
When life becomes overwhelming, the suggestion others provide is to clear our mind. We might approach this in different ways: Take a walk outdoors. Meditate. Go for a run. Do a “brain dump”. Clean a room or a workspace. My Perspective There are many activities we...
Yesterday, the city of Detroit installed their 10,000th speed hump. This news story caught my attention for two reasons: What is the difference between a speed hump and a speed bump? Could we intentionally create speed humps/bumps in our lives? What’s the Difference?...
Today is National Read a Book Day. Books are educational. Offered in an abundance of topics and formats. Relatively inexpensive. Can be enjoyed by anyone of any age. Reading books improves our memory and concentration. Enhances our imagination. Stimulates our brains....
Lately, I’ve been thinking about small delights. Three books that introduced more delight in my life include: Joyful – Pushed me to think about what brings me joy and how to discover joy in the world. The Artist’s Way – Demonstrated how “Artist Dates” and a “little...
Today is a day to celebrate work. The work we do. The work those before us did. The work yet to come. I found this quote and connected with it to share today: “No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be...
In Gretchen Rubin’s book Life in Five Senses, she went to the Metropolitan Institute of Art in New York every day. At the end of the book, she compared her daily trips to childhood recess. She found recess (and her trips to the Met) times in her life that sparked...
Today, August 15th is National Relaxation Day. This day promotes stress relief through relaxation techniques. Living without stress leads to a clearer and calmer mind. The benefits of a calm mind include increased creativity, better concentration, and overall...
Tomorrow, August 9th, is book lovers day. Today’s post provides a little time to inspire and plan what you might do to celebrate. This is a perfect day to find a few minutes and tuck into your favorite reading spot. You could read by yourself or with someone else. If...
We have conversations about self-care all the time and things like sleep and exercise are mentioned. Yet, what does self-care really mean? Looking at the definition, self-care involves taking an active role in protecting our well-being and happiness, especially during...
I hope you find time today to relax and enjoy time with family and friends.
When was the last time you went on a scavenger hunt? Maybe you collected items on the list all around town. You might have taken photos based on descriptions provided. Possibly your hunt took place at a flea market or a busy downtown. Maybe you had to drive around to...
We take our work and our lives quite seriously. Can you remember the last time you laughed? I mean really took a break and laughed. Today is National Cartoonist Day This might be the perfect day to take a break, remember cartoons you love, and look them up for a fun...