My obsession with the idea of habit & rituals led me to do an informal survey of my friends and family about their habits and routines. The answers offered fascinating insight into some of my closest people that I didn’t know. Got me wondering if I wonder if they recognize the powerful effect their rituals have in their lives. There is so much power in habit/ritual/routine…. So I wanted to share some of them with you - and show you their impact.
Read MoreMy obsession with the idea of habit & rituals led me to do an informal survey of my friends and family about their habits and routines. The answers offered fascinating insight into some of my closest people that I didn’t know. Got me wondering if I wonder if they recognize the powerful effect their rituals have in their lives. There is so much power in habit/ritual/routine…. So I wanted to share some of them with you - and show you their impact.
Read MoreRemember Hot Vaxx Summer and things were going to finally get back to normal? How I told you in August back to school season is an important transition back to routine for us all? Well I don’t know about you, but that is not at all what’s happened for me. It many ways it’s been a bit of a sh^t show. It’s felt like one false start after another and working through it all has certainly taken a toll on me. Back to School has yet to bring the relief we were eagerly waiting for.
As a result, as October arrives, many of us have lost our momentum and our get up and go. Lost sight of our grand goals and gameplans. What we do next matters.
Read MoreThe reasons I exercise have changed over the years. Sure, I liked it when my belly was flatter, and my arms had a little more definition. Compliments are nice. But now, my #1 reason for putting on my sneakers, getting outside, or back on the bike or the mat is that I have plans for my next 30 years. If you can’t identify a why for something, that might just be something you don’t really need to do.
Read MoreWe all grew up with this pattern of the end of school to summer and then back. It’s a transition for us all. Even if you are neither going back to school or sending someone off to school or college, it likely still feels like a new season for you. Back to a consistent schedule. Ready to start new things, get organized. Often summer has renewed our energy and generated perspective for us.
Read MoreA week or so ago our power went out about 7pm. Not at all uncommon where I live. One strong wind, some old trees, and we can be off the grid for a full day or more. A piece of me actually loves it when it happens, especially at night. You can’t watch tv or be on your computer, it’s dark, it’s wonderfully quiet except for a few distant generators. It’s a detox. We all went to bed.
Read MoreIt’s June, and the frenetic run to the end of the school year - COVID or not - can be a bit exhausting. Summer is coming which brings later mornings, less structure, and that urgent sense that we should all be planning wonderful things to do to enjoy it... As a result, my motivation has waned a bit, and I’ve kind of been beating myself up about it.
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