One of my fav jobs ever: selling ice cream at festivals and fairs. Not "easy" work -- it was fast paced and we work hard. But so fun. …
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Take a B.R.A.I.N. Moment for Clarity, Calm, Control, and Courage
BRAIN stands for Breathe, Recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Nurture. Potentially a micro-moment during a flustering Zoom call. Or an hour …
Mental Health Issues are Not an Insult
Saying someone has a sprained ankle is not an insult. You hope they are icing it, wearing support of some kind, following a good plan to …
Forgiveness
Today’s theme is forgiveness. Of self and others. Of stupidity. Of stiff, hard, cold, distant insensitivity. Of …
Breathing Fast and Slow
The Queen (or King) of All Habits: The Mindful Pause
Have you ever tried: Flossing every day. Eating smaller portions. Writing thank you cards. Clicking "Purchase Items" less often. Criticizing …
The First 10 Seconds of Your Day: An Awkward Wake Up Practice.
When I was a child, my dad would blast us kids with his uber positivity and optimism first thing in the morning. “Rise and …
What To Do When the World is Burning Down
In the U.S., retrograde, conservative zealots are trying to tear apart progress, justice, and equality and send us back …
Joy Works
Joy works to get you out of bed in the morning. To get the running shoes on. To floss your teeth. To go to the meeting. To learn a new …
Are You a Mindless, Maniacal Shipping Demon? Or, a Thoughtful, Patient Perfectionist? The Spectrum from Go Go Go to Thoughtful Polish
On the one hand, some projects take great care, and thought and polish. The perfectionist's dream. On the other, a project sometimes just …