Things I’m thankful for from 2016
At the end of each year, I like to do a review of the year- things I’ve accomplished, hi-lights from the year, notes on changes in my life, and things I’m grateful for. I also write a couple of pages on what I want for the new year, generally listing a few things under each […]
Gratitude for myself
Being grateful for oneself and focusing on the good things about who we are can be hard. It can feel cocky or conceited. It’s all too easy and natural to get down on ourselves about things, but actually being willing to focus on our positive qualities and enjoy them isn’t so easy at all. Honestly, […]
Seven Stories of Christmas Love
Leo Buscaglia is known for his books on love. Seven Stories of Christmas Love is a quick, heart-warming read that will remind you of the real meaning of Christmas and perhaps refresh your soul a little if you’re feeling a bit of the stress of the season- shopping, cooking, commercialism, and crowds. My mom gave […]
Being happy for another’s good fortune
Recently I’ve been thinking about something that brings up more questions than answers for me. I’ve been thinking about the list of people who I would call to share good news. It is, sadly, even shorter than the list of people I would call to share bad news. I can think of three people who […]
Going to the dentist is more fun than reading your blog – a guide to making your blog fun again
Dear Blogger, When I read your posts, it makes me feel like my skin is turning a shade greener and I feel more like I’m going to puke than I ever did riding in the back seat as a kid when my step-dad was driving. I’d rather go to the dentist than read another blog […]
Calvin and Hobbes: Tenth Anniversary Book
I was browsing my book shelf, looking through all of the good books which didn’t quite seem good enough to be considered a Best Book, when I noticed one of my Calvin and Hobbes books sitting on the shelf. Now, I would highly recommend any Calvin and Hobbes book, but this one is a particular […]
Hoppy Thanksgiving
I wanted to wish each of you a Hoppy Thanksgiving. I hope you have a day with lots of family, and friends and of course some good food! I have to admit that this is one of my favorite holidays. I probably don’t need to mention how so many holidays have become commercialized. And sure, […]
Gratitude for challenges
“I’m grateful today won’t last forever.” OK, I don’t mean that about today. But I have written that on gratitude lists in the past. Sometimes, I try to be grateful for things I’m not really grateful for or I try to find aspects of awful things to be grateful for. I say or write things […]
Update on Best Month Ever Challenge – Anti-Procrastination
I thought since the month is about half over, it would be a good time to do a progress check on my Best Month Ever Challenge. Taking the time to check in with goals and think about both what is going well and what isn’t is a really important aspect of actually achieving things. The […]
The Language of Letting Go
The Language of Letting Go is a book of daily reflections. It is gentle, encouraging, and kind. Topics vary from having fun, setting boundaries, accomplishing goals, and of course lots of letting go: letting go of fear, letting go of worry, letting go of anxiety, and letting go of attempts to control others or the […]