Give Yourself a Gift: Don’t Allow Tired to Lead to Holiday Burnout
Are you feeling more than a little tired, darling? There is so much that demands our time in the normal course of life, but as we move from Thanksgiving, into December, and then towards a brand new year, the demands on our time expand. In part, it can be a push from...
Worry: What I’m Giving Up for Lent
Fourteen years ago, not only did I quit making New Year’s resolutions, I also stopped giving up stuff for Lent. Instead of the annual ritual of temporarily sacrificing some arbitrary thing (chocolate, frou-frou coffee, eating out, whatever), I took a class on...
Get Off the Merry Go Round: Five Ways to Make It Happen
No matter what is happening in the world, I know that one of the biggest challenges I — and you — face is stepping away from the siren call of “busy”. And since I know that confession is (often) good for the soul, here goes: I haven’t been writing...
When You’ve Fall Down the Rabbit Hole: 17 Ways to Climb Out
My darling, let me set a scene for you: There you are, happily bopping along to the beat of your own drum. Your life isn’t perfect, but you love it. Then – BAM! Some seemingly tiny event or encounter triggers something in your deeper memory. And, just like...
Nine Ways to Recover After Dealing with a “Mean Girl” During the Holidays
I’ve always loved the holiday seasons. The call to peace, good will, kindness, and gratitude hit me smack dab in the middle of my heart. At times, I’m a bit of a Pollyanna and believe that if you treat others with warmth, it will be returned....
How to Stress Yourself Out This Season: Shop Until You Drop
As I write you this love note, the Thanksgiving leftovers have been put away. And we’re still too full to have our pie. I wanted to do a quick check of my email, mainly because I know if I don’t, my inbox is is going to stress me out. Yes, thanks to...
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