In a recent episode of the Happier podcast, the hosts reminded listeners about this simple concept ... Make things easier for your future self. I liked the idea and have come back to it a few times in the last week or so as I ask myself (multiple times a day it seems) what I… Continue reading Make Things Easier for Your Future Self
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The Case for a Low-Carb Diet
So today’s post is different than many … today, I want to introduce a “new” eating “concept” I discovered recently while working my way through Gary Taubes’ book, Why We Get Fat … and What to Do About It. In a nutshell, carbohydrates are what makes us fat, Taubes suggests. Sugars, white flour, potatoes, pasta,… Continue reading The Case for a Low-Carb Diet
Getting Clear on What We Want
Today, I want you to think about the life you want … take a minute to think about (and actually jot down) what you want for your life … beyond the “what,” aim to consider the “who” too … who do you want to be? Again, take a minute to jot some ideas down … … Continue reading Getting Clear on What We Want
Enough is ENOUGH
Recently, I took a minute to jot down my current “Enough List.” Categories included: Easter, being a good mom, being a good teacher, writing/reflecting, my interview project, and the like. For each category, I jotted down what was “enough” (in this time and place). After all, “Enough is a decision, not an amount” (Alison Faulkner). … Continue reading Enough is ENOUGH
I Can (Still) …
In a time when we’ve been presented with countless “closed doors” and endless “limited” opportunities, today, I challenge you to make a list of what we CAN (still) do … there’s a long list really, when you (actually) take a minute to think about it … here’s some possibilities to get you going … I… Continue reading I Can (Still) …
Getting Back to Happy
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about happiness … what does it mean? How can we get more of it? How can we sustain or hold onto it? Seems this is always an “issue” for me, as my feelings of elation or excitement don’t stick … at least not for long … The more I… Continue reading Getting Back to Happy
My Circle of Control: Worksheet
If you're here, hopefully you've had a chance to read "Our Circle of Control" ... if not, go back and read it ... it's a good one! Then take a few minutes to sit down and start determining what's within YOUR circle of control ... Here's the My Circle of Control: Worksheet in PDF format… Continue reading My Circle of Control: Worksheet
21 in 2021
*prefer to listen to this piece??? Here's the link to listen. Though we’re 38 days into 2021 already, I just have to share Gretchen Rubin’s 21 in 2021 concept with you all. The variations are endless, which means this concept can work for ANYONE and EVERYONE! What is 21 in 2021? Well, it’s basically about… Continue reading 21 in 2021
My Top 20
So this post is a little different from some of my “regular” posts … no major insights today … no significant bits of wisdom to carry you through your day … but a helpful post nonetheless … whether you’re looking to purchase toys for your own children or as a gift for friends, nieces, nephews,… Continue reading My Top 20
