"Happiness is a state of mind. It's just according to the way you look at things." Walt Disney
Goodbye 2024 : Welcome 2025 – The Year of New and Exciting Adventures?
Another year has passed. In fact, they seem to be moving faster and faster. Wasn’t it just 2020? I know I’m not the only one who feels this way since “time flies” has become such a common statement.
Life-Long Friends Keep Your Heart Full
I spent the past weekend with friends, many who have known me since I was 17 years old. It was a rejuvenating, albeit exhausting, weekend filled with laughter and love. I left with my bucket and my heart full and already looking forward to next year’s trip.
My Visit to an Ashram
I started visiting the Yogaville ashram years ago. I went with a friend because it was on my list of things I wanted to try. I have returned almost every year since then, sometimes with a friend and sometimes alone. It is my calm, peaceful, restorative place.
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.
Why I Take Mental Health Days and You Should Too
I take mental health days. These are days where I take off of work, often when the weather is nice, and I simply take care of myself and do a mental reboot. Life is short.
When Things Don’t Go As Planned
I had a doozy of a morning this week. It was not Monday, but it felt like it!
Today my car was in the shop, my husband left for work, and Matthew wasn’t home with his car because of spring break. This left the minivan.
Our minivan is 18 years old this year – she’s an old lady. And frankly looks it, but she has served us well. But like many older things, she has her issues.
I’m sure you know where this is going.
It’s Not About the Peeps: Thoughts from a Recovering Overachiever
Recently I gave myself permission to give up on something that was not giving me joy. In fact, it was causing the exact opposite…the dreaded unnecessary stress.
This decision was inordinately difficult for me and I went back and forth for days.
I felt guilty for wanting to quit something I had committed to.
I felt weak for giving up something that I’ve been doing for years.
Stress: How Can I Manage Life When It Feels So Unmanageable Some Days?
For those of you keeping tally, you probably noticed that Amy has written the last two blogs in my absence. I wish I had some great excuse like I was backpacking in Europe with no Wifi , but I don't. The reality is that settling into my working-mom routine is harder than I thought and writing our blog, something I typically enjoy, felt like a chore.. I did a lot of thinking over the past few days off work and over this weekend and I've realized that stress is inevitable, especially as a working mom, but there are things I can do for myself to manage my brain and my life better
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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