Hello dear readers! Last time, I wrote to you about the idea of work/life balance and how achieving a healthy balance doesn't equal a stress-free life. Instead, we must cultivate positive tension to hold us up when things get tough. Boy, has my theory been tested since that post! Complete honesty: the start of this … Continue reading On Positive Tension
We're just a few weeks into the new school year and my summer tan is already fading. I catch sight of my bare wrist in the shower and realize that the running watch tan lines are less dramatic, less pronounced. While there's a certain sense of loss as the seasonal change happens, that shift also … Continue reading Trust the Board
Hello, lovely readers! I'm sad to say I'm on a bit of a hiatus from running. I had foot surgery back in 2021 (read about it here), and lately have been having some trouble with the same foot. I've been resting from running, going on walks instead, in hopes that it will get better. And … Continue reading To Walk or Run…
Happy July! I hope you enjoyed a happy 4th of July! We enjoyed breakfast traditions with our family, and then spent the rest of the day hanging out with friends. I hope your day included some fun celebrations. Speaking of celebrations, I'm celebrating summer with a Christmas in July giveaway! If you need a little … Continue reading Summer Running and a Giveaway!
You might not know it based on what I focus on in my writing, but I am a teacher. I'm an elementary music teacher, which brings its own set of challenges and rewards, but I'm also a teacher outside of the classroom. Over the years, I've taught professional development classes to my colleagues, I've taught … Continue reading From Goal to Action: Teaching
Housekeeping. Besides ironing and grocery shopping, it's probably my least favorite chore. And for years, I've had loads of help with this area of my life: assigned weekly chores for my children to help complete. But now that they are older and have their own lives, it doesn't quite work to have a chore chart … Continue reading From Goal to Action: Home Life
I recently shared my 2023 goals and what worked and what didn't in 2022. Starting this week, I'm breaking down each goal into specific action steps to help me make progress on my goals. As I break down each goal, it's important to take the long view. This goal-setting process isn't a sprint, it's a … Continue reading From Goal to Action: Relationships
We are almost a week into the New Year, and some of us have already given up on our New Year's resolutions. That's assuming that we actually set any. This is why, several years ago, I switched from resolutions to goals. Yes, dear readers, it's that time of year again. Sharing my updated annual goals … Continue reading 2023 Goals
Happy #menumonday, friends! This week will bring us the start of a new year. I don't know very many people who are sad to see 2020 go. I'm sure hopeful that 2021 will bring more hope and joy than 2020. Of course, there were moments of happiness and joy, but we are hopeful to be … Continue reading Menu Monday 12.28.20
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