This pivotal moment taught me that intrusive thoughts don’t have to win. I can choose subtle resistance by shaping my productivity on my own terms. My Story – I sat alone at a table by the window in a local taco restaurant. I had just dropped off my daughter at dance class and I had…
I was introduced to the idea of a Commonplace notebook when I read The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady. I had 2 kids under the age of 4 and I was reviving my learning after being consumed with caring for little ones. I have always been fascinated by journaling and writing out what I…
As Summer moves into Fall a practice that I have found grounding for me is seasonal reflection. The longer reflection is avoided, the harder it is to do. The more backlog we get, the more we have to work through. So I like to take the time at the change of each season to pause,…
How I am slowing down and doing small things to bring joy to my daily life. We are all given 24 hours each day. We each get to choose how that time is spent and where it goes. When I say the title to myself aloud: Taking Time for Lattes, Journaling, & Sunsets a little…
What is the best way to slow down when things are busy? How can I take the time to process what is happening that is hard or unusual? Let’s pick this apart and look at the pieces we are dealing with. The Crash – What is it? What does it look like? Rebuilding Step #1:…
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