October into December are some of my very favorite months of the year. Myriad seasonal changes in all their glory, the traditions that come with some of our most cherished holidays, the invitation to cozy up indoors with blankets and books and family all speak to my heart. These months can also be full of … Continue reading Don’t forget to enjoy the view.
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
I'm back! Back to running, that is. After a few months of being on a forced hiatus from running. I'm happy to report that my podiatrist cleared me to begin running again. I'm not pain free, but we've identified the likely source of the pain and I have exercises and techniques to focus on to … Continue reading To Run or To Rest
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…
Well, dear readers, we've spent the better part of the last three months breaking down my goals into actionable steps, and we've finally made it to the last goal: self care. I've posted about self-care before, you can read that post here. And I'm happy to report that the foot surgery referenced in that post … Continue reading From Goal to Action: Self-Care
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
The needles click-clack in rhythm with Murder, She Wrote, and I sit at her feet, mesmerized by the sound, the way her fingers deftly throw the yarn for each new stitch, the way the blanket seems to magically unfurl with each new row. I learned the art of yarn craft, first knitting and later crochet, … Continue reading From Goal to Action: Life Rhythms
Like most people I know, talking about money is not my favorite subject. In fact, I’ll often go to great lengths to avoid conversations about money. As someone who can be a bit of a perfectionist, handling money, saving for retirement, and making wise financial decisions in midst of a “keeping up with the Joneses” … Continue reading From Goal to Action: Finances
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
There's no denying it: my family loves a good movie. One of our most cherished Christmas traditions is revisiting our favorite holiday movies every year. Sometimes we'll make a special treat to go along with it (Sticky Popcorn is always a favorite) but often we just pile into the living room and hit play. Here's … Continue reading Traditions: Christmas Movie Nights
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