It’s been more than six months since lockdown first started. And although restrictions have eased, we have to admit that the world has changed in ways we never could have imagined. Change is stressful. Here are eight tips for dealing with stress during a pandemic (or through moments in your life that feel heavy or […]
What if the answers you’re looking for aren’t out there?
I know that feeling. The hours of Googling “10 signs to know when it’s time to leave your job.” Scrolling through social media, reading each caption, looking for the secrets for success. Talking all the courses because knowing more=gaining more credibility (and hopefully courage). Because if you just knew the secret sauce, if you could […]
I’m changing my story
I’ve always considered July a meh month. No momentous occasions. The start of the rainy season. Not even a holiday to break up its 31-day length. Back in the pre-COVID era, children would have settled into their school routine and work would just be plodding along. This year, I decided to change my story about […]
A mid-year check-in: 5 questions to ask
Half the year has passed and it’s time for a mid-year check-in (one of my favorite habits). I usually pull out my intention for the year and do a review of the actions I’ve made to to make it a reality. I also ask myself how I’m better than I was last year and what […]
Allow the world to delight you
How the world is delighting me right now: Unexpected messages from the universe Indian takeout for lunch Much-needed rainfall Flowers on my sili plant Chocolate cookie dough ice cream Noticing this is an act of defiance against… …pessimism. …anxiety. …stress. …fear. This moment, pause and consider: How is your life delighting you right now? This […]
11 joyful things
A few weeks ago, I read a newsletter from Danielle Laporte. In it, she talks about joy as an act of defiance. (I love contradictory statements like these.) She wrote and told me to “TAKE MY JOY.” She said, “Do it. The darkness feeds on fear, doubt and lack-thinking. Joy dispels that darkness.” The joy […]