Are you even aware of the lies you tell yourself? I don’t know about you, but I have lied to myself. Often. And started believing that inner voice. That nasty inner critic that’s always ready to show me a million reasons why I should believe those lies. Fortunately, over the years,…
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XXI years, 21 milestones. Oh! Just a trip down memory lane looking at 21 milestones in the past 21 years. Clever, right? The XXI? I had all kinds of ideas for the X post. Because you see, I am usually never at a loss for words. Sure, I had my list…
Who ordered this truckload of dung – Inspiring Stories for Welcoming Life’s Difficulties by Ajahn Brahm is a lovely book with 108 Buddhist teaching stories brimming with humor, humanity and good will. The first book I read by Ajahn Brahm is Don’t worry, be grumpy and I found myself laughing right…
Parents want to be perfect. I was no exception. As I attempted to be perfect, I learned 12 valuable parenting lessons the hard way. I also learned perfection is a myth. I always go into reflection mode during summer—when it is vacation time. When my son was in school, the transition…
Breaking bad habits is the ultimate Holy Grail. Yes, I use that phrase a lot. Can’t help it. We all have bad habits, don’t we? Biting nails. Endless scrolling on social media. Late night eating. Procrastination. Fill in the blanks for yourself. I wish we could just quit one fine day.…
Timeboxing is a fantastic time management tool that can be used by just about anyone. Whether you work from home, are a student, or a corporate executive, or a homemaker—timeboxing can work for you. Simply said, time boxing can improve your life. But what is timeboxing? You assign a fixed period…
Do you find time to smile? When was the last time you smiled spontaneously? Seriously. Can you remember the last time you smiled? Or did something just because it made you smile? If you’re thinking hard, trying to recall, it is time to find time to smile! I’ve got a short…