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 […]
A few weeks ago, I was listening to the story of celebrity chef Jose Andres and how he built his business. Jose Andres is a James-Beard award-winning chef with restaurants all over the United States. He started his career as an apprentice at El Bulli in Spain. In the podcast, he shared the story of how his […]
