I have to give a speech in two days. And I can feel my stomach clenching in anxiety. I want to do well. I hope the things I say are relevant, helpful and not stupid. I don’t want them to get bored. When uncomfortable feelings come up, I’ve learned not to push them away but […]
Oh, Sunday sunsets—which means Monday is just around the corner. Here are some ideas to keep the blues at bay: 1. Make a Sunday night cocktail hour ritual. It doesn’t have to be complicated. A daiquiri and a bowl of cornicks will give you the buzz you need to forget the weekend’s end. 2. Answer […]
This month, I shared this poem with subscribers to my Joyful Little Note, my monthly newsletter. If you’re having trouble being kind to yourself, here are some words of wisdom who make a case for why only kindness matters: “Instead, ask yourself what you love. Without fear of consequences, without force or shame or guilt. […]
Early this week, my daughter cut her hand with a piece of glass. It was so deep that an orthopedic surgeon had to examine the wound to make sure there was no tendon or nerve damage. There was none (thank God!) and she is now stitched up, with her arm in a splint. Did I […]
I sat in front of my boss, her questions on a carefully-crafted presentation seemingly endless. Shame washed over me as she probed and poked holes into the project I had poured so much time and heart into. I was unable to see her intention of making me and my work better. I was in my grade […]
1. Need to get away? A weekend away in the charmingly-named Casa Tiny sounds exactly what our busy souls need. (Unfortunately, it’s in Mexico.) [Photo from Airbnb.] 2. For something a little closer to home, I’ve always loved this Tagaytay hideaway. [Photo from Airbnb.] 3. Pull up a chair. Pour yourself a cup of tea. Pick a book from […]
