I don’t know about you, but I feel like I have emotional whiplash right now. As the world grapples with the reality of the novel corona virus, social distancing has become the expression of the day, governments are closing schools, libraries and borders, and for some reason, people are hoarding toilet paper. As we hear … Continue reading Celebration in Times of Anxiety
Happy International Women’s Day!
This week the world celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD), which has been observed on March 8th since 1914. The day has a long and illustrious history, including sparking the Russian Revolution in 1917, as well as being a focal point for protests leading to women being granted the vote in most countries in the world. … Continue reading Happy International Women’s Day!
Default Setting: Gratitude [VIDEO]
Just for a change, here is a video instead of a written blog. Enjoy!
Getting Past Fear
There’s a great quote from George Addair: “Everything you have ever wanted is on the other side of fear”. Fear is a very primal emotion - babies are born with it, even animals who are much lower on the evolutionary scale than we are seem to manifest it. But we humans have taken it to … Continue reading Getting Past Fear
Why Self-Love is Not Selfish
Image by Susanne Jutzeler, suju-foto from Pixabay It’s February, the month of love! Everywhere you turn, you see hearts, chocolates, and lots of advice about how to maintain a good relationship with your loved ones. I’ve written some of that myself in this space over the years. This year, though, I want to talk about … Continue reading Why Self-Love is Not Selfish
Happy Tu b’Shvat!
Yesterday was the 15th of the Hebrew month of Shvat, commonly known as Tu (the number 15 written in Hebrew letters) b’Shvat. The Talmud established that day as the New Year for Trees. In a Hebrew year, such as the current one, without a leap month, Tu b’Shvat kicks off a series of three holidays … Continue reading Happy Tu b’Shvat!
What to Do When Inspiration Fails
Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay You know how it goes. You started a project of some sort, all full of excitement and enthusiasm. You have all sorts of goals and milestones and benchmarks, and it’s going to be amazing. You get to work. And you work. And you work. Now it’s not so exciting … Continue reading What to Do When Inspiration Fails
How to Motivate Yourself
The great Zig Ziglar once said, “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. But then, neither does bathing - that’s why we recommend it daily”. You know how it works - you have a goal that you want to reach - building your business, writing a book, releasing 10 lbs. Whatever it is, you start … Continue reading How to Motivate Yourself
Quitters’ Day – Have You Quit Yet?
According to the running website Strava, January 19 is Quitters’ Day - the day on which their data suggest you will be quitting on your health and wellness resolutions. How can we avoid becoming a statistic? Here are some ideas. Find an accountability buddy. It’s so much easier to disappoint yourself than somebody else. Sad, … Continue reading Quitters’ Day – Have You Quit Yet?
The Real Secret to Success
Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay We are almost halfway through January, do you know where your resolutions are? Chances are, if you are like 92% of resolution-makers, you have already slacked off on at least one promise you made to yourself. Or maybe this year you decided you just wouldn’t make any resolutions - but … Continue reading The Real Secret to Success