Love letters? For February? Groundbreaking. (I’m paraphrasing Miranda Priestly from The Devil Wears Prada.) I’m inviting you to join me in writing love letters in February—not to your beloved but to parts of your life that you don’t usually consider. It’s about loving mindfully and with intention. It’s about taking a few minutes every few […]
I’m writing this while my seven-year-old daughter is having a mini meltdown in her room. Her teacher just told us that the kids will be doing a book swap on Friday. My daughter started to cry. She can’t stand the idea of giving away anything. She wants to keep baby clothes that no longer fit, […]
Last weekend, I bought my first set of oracle cards. (I’m feeling the call to explore my more mystical side after years of logic and strategy.) Oracle cards are similar to tarot in that they provide you with insight about what you want in your life right now. I don’t believe in using them for […]
There’s no need to overhaul your life—to quit your job, move to another country, take an expensive masters degree. Sometimes all you need are simple tweaks to add more meaning and inspiration to your day. 1. Don’t check social media first thing in the morning. Take time for you instead. Don’t allow the world to […]
I’ve tried to make changes over and over but it’s just not working. I really want to become better at _________ but after a few weeks, I just give up. What’s the point? I’ve made the same New Year’s resolution for the past five years and can’t seem to get it done. Aaaarrrggghhh! Every last […]
Last year, I talked about how I would summarize my resolutions and intentions for the new year in one word. The word I’m choosing for 2017 is COMMITMENT. It’s a big word, reserved for important relationships. Its synonyms are: devotion, promise, fidelity, faith and dedication. It feels like the right time to make promises again—after […]
