Yesterday, I did a cartwheel. It wasn’t very good, but there is a story. I was watching a TV show had two adult women skipping. They were laughing and discussing how fun it was to skip when they were young. By the end, they were both winded and happy. They had just...
Whimsy isn’t a word we use often as adults. It can sound frivolous or unnecessary. But whimsy is a choice to introduce lightness in a world that can often feel heavy. Whimsy creates small shift in tone and energy. Providing a spark of delight. The moments can be small...
Stillness is something we may not get much of. A busy life running from one thing to another. Working. Caring for those we love. Doing projects. We rarely see stillness. The moments of quiet. Nothing to be done. Nowhere to be. No distractions. My Perspective These...
We know that we aren’t at our best when our energy is low. Our work quality isn’t as good, and it can take longer to get something done. We can’t get in flow. Everything seems harder than it should be. Knowing our energy cycles can help us determine when to focus and...
New year. New opportunities. Today our year is full of possibilities. We feel renewed. We are ready to start new habits. Build momentum. Create plans for success. Move toward our hopes and dreams. Set the tone. Enjoy the beginning of the year you want to...
The holidays, vacation, and school breaks remove schedules. They bring relaxation and fun. They can also bring a loss of a sense of time. What day is it? What time is it? These are questions I find myself and others asking right now. I find it interesting. We all feel...
When does the holiday spirit hit your home? Everyone has their favorite holidays throughout the year. Full of fun and festivities. Reflection and celebration. Traditions and anticipation. Yet, we don’t all favor the same holidays. Our favorites could be driven by...
We all have open space. Our life might not feel like it, but there are times without schedule. Sometimes we know open space is coming. Other times something cancels, and the space appears. A default for those who feel overwhelmed by life is that this becomes catch-up...
When you think about the activities of your workday, what feels like rest? The answer to this question is likely different for all of us. Some may quickly say “5 minutes of time alone”. Others may say, a “quick non-work chat with a co-worker”. Rest could be a walk...
Often, I don’t publish posts the day or week that I write them. I look for times when the titles inspire me and post then. That’s why this one is special. I wrote it the morning after my daughter’s wedding in the spring of 2024…over a year ago. Here’s the post that I...
Time in the summer feels different. Daylight lasts longer. Work pace often slows. Vacations abound. Time is different. My Perspective With the shift in summer-time, we have options. We can move into the “lazy days of summer” mode. Relax and find much needed space. We...
Summer always feels like it’ll stretch on forever. But it doesn’t. If we’re not careful, we blink and it’s back-to-school, back-to-routine. This year, let’s not miss the chance to make it count. Let’s turn summer into a game worth playing. Think streaks, quests, and...
There is a quote that Anne Lamont made in a TED talk that struck with me. “Almost anything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes. Including you.” – Anne Lamont This is funny when you think about our electronics. We’ve all done it. The system isn’t...
These days, life is overwhelming for many. Workloads exceed what we can handle. Layoffs. Politics. Caring for children…and parents. And so much more. We each have our own set of challenges. One activity that can provide benefits to all is shinrin-yoku. Forest bathing....
I recently read The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins. A book with a very simple message. Don’t worry about or try to control the actions of others. People will dislike things you do. Do things you don’t agree with. Yet, you can’t control them. “Let Them”. Instead, you...
We’ve heard it before: “Get outside, it’s good for you.”But what if we turned that advice into something uniquely ours?Something enjoyable. Repeatable. Even a little playful.This summer, let’s discover and design our Personal Outdoor Formula. Not because it’s another...
Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukkah. We have the holiday season all around us. The lights. The decorations. The celebrations. Embrace time with family & friends. Spend time on your own. Rest. Soak in the sparkle. I hope this day fills you with...
I hope this post finds you preparing for or remembering a great Thanksgiving. A day filled with family, fun, food, and maybe some football. I’m writing this as we prepare for the day. And, on the heels of writing about my 731st blog post (2 years!). Both events have...
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...