"Happiness is a state of mind. It's just according to the way you look at things." Walt Disney
Going for a Walk: My Daily Practice for Peace and Wellness
This year I started a daily walking routine and I am pretty obsessed. I started this when I was recovering from carpel tunnel surgery and every other type of exercise seemed to hurt me. I started with just walking and now I’m actually power walking and I love it.
My family has officially joined the Pickleball craze
It’s official - my family has joined the pickleball craze.
Adventure race anyone? Why endurance racing calls to me
On my 50th birthday I chose to compete in a 10-hour adventure race with my husband and 16 yo son.
I can’t tell you how many people looked at me funny when I told them this was my choice for how to spend my day, but those who really know me understood. There is something about pushing myself physically and mentally that makes me feel alive.
Oh, gym how I missed thee
Oh, gym how I missed thee. Let me count the ways…
All kidding aside, I really did miss the gym during covid. For me the gym was always more than just a place to workout it was part of my social scene. I met people there for classes, talked to friends in the hallway or just waved and smiled at acquaintances. I’ve met some of my dearest friends there. I use the local community center for my gym and found that It truly was part of my community and when it was missing I felt the loss.
How full is YOUR bucket?
This really makes a difference in your happiness level! If you are unfamiliar with the concept check out the book “How full is your bucket?” by Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton (it even comes in a kid’s version). We both read this book and greatly agreed with the general concept that each of us has a bucket that is constantly being filled or emptied, depending on our interactions with others. When our bucket is full we feel great, but when it is empty, we feel awful (p 15). How do we keep it full? Spend some time thinking about the things that make you happiest and check back here for tips!
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