All of my life, I’ve never had a hard time making a friend, finding a job, or locating a parking space.That is my expectation.What you focus on, you find. For years, I’ve been in the habit of being mindful and noticing things.One thing I see no matter where I happen to be, is hearts.The hearts […]
I was having lunch with two friends. After lunch, I opened my purse, took out a pack of gum, and offered them a piece.Both of them said, “no thank you.”I popped a stick in my mouth and didn’t think about it again. I like to use this as an example of how not to take […]
If you are your habits, then who would you be?Susan, the early riser?Susan, the Appalachian trail hiker?Susan, the healthy eater?Or Susan, the one who is always running late?Ouch!Good or bad, what we repeatedly do, defines us.Our habits become our identity. The other day I hopped in my car to go to the store. My phone […]
For years I’ve been drawn to the idea of meditation, but I’ve never felt the urge to sit still and purposefully meditate. I mean, isn’t that what you’re supposed to do? Sit while focusing and training your mind towards a mentally and emotionally clear and calm state? We all have our unique styles, and it […]
Do you know when your life gets easier?Your life gets easier when you do hard things. For example, maybe you aren’t feeling great.It’s easy to sit on the couch and complain about how crappy you feel.It’s easy to eat fast food or overload on sugar.It’s easy to drink too much wine.It’s easy to sleep late.It’s […]
Gosh, we are impatient. I was in the grocery store and watched a gal switch checkout lines two times in 2 minutes. The line to her right seemed to be moving faster, so she hopped over one lane. I noticed she was looking a little frazzled, and when that line stalled for a price check, […]
When you’re in a funk, stressed out, or even just tired, a better, happier, and livelier mood can be less than one minute away. Here are my four go-to recipes for peace, energy, and joy. I call it my Power Move! I use this power move right before phoning a client, writing my blog, or speaking […]
I have spent the last year getting my house in order. I’ve reduced clutter and parted with things that I’ve been saving for god-knows-what.Marie Kondo says, “Keep only those things that speak to the heart, and discard items that no longer spark joy.” Honestly, I didn’t place each knickknack over my heart as she instructs […]
Our church sermon packed a punch last Sunday. When I walked into the church, I noticed strands of black yarn draped over the pews, from the back to the front. It looked like the beginnings of a spider web. The yarn was a symbol of our sins. During his sermon, Rabbi instructed us to take […]
There are good habits and there are bad habits. We are constantly trying to make them or break them. As luck would have it, forming a good habit takes the same amount of effort as breaking a bad habit. But stay with it. They’re both worthwhile. The problem with most bad habits is that instant […]