You Are What You Repeat
We make dozens, if not hundreds, even thousands of decisions a day. What will I wear today? Where will I have lunch? Who will I spend time with this weekend? When can I take a vacation? All of these decisions turn into action (or inaction) and create a life; every time I repeat a decision, […]
Programming My Personal Operating System
I was raised with a strict, old-world upbringing. I felt limited and wanted more independence. As a young adult, I rebelled, rejecting those ingrained patterns without creating new ones. The result? A chaotic life filled with last-minute scrambles to meet deadlines, the adrenaline rush of perpetually running late for appointments, and financial stress from late […]
What Do I Get
I can lose sight of how sweet my life is sometimes. I get caught up in all the things I need to do and forget to notice what’s already there. On those days, weeks, months, I get caught in the grind of my daily work, I don’t notice my accomplishments, and everything turns into a […]
Princess Familiar
“Papa, love your princess so she will find loving princes familiar. Papa, cry for your princess so she will find gentle princes familiar.” – Alanis Morissette (Song: Princess Familiar) These powerful lyrics from Alanis Morissette remind us that our reactions often stem from familiar ground. Our brains are wired for familiarity. Why do we choose […]
Foam-Oh!
Reflecting on our mistakes is vital, but what if we also applaud the successes, the parts that worked well? In the past, I used to take a midday walk to a coffee shop and treat myself to a cappuccino. It was a delightful way to boost my day. However, I realized that this habit had […]
First Draft
Every blog I write starts as a draft, and I know it will need at least one rewrite. This is true for any writing, whether it’s playwrights, authors, TV writers, or anyone else. We all write, rewrite, and revise. In fact, TV writers often stay on set during filming to make on-the-spot changes to lines […]
I Can See Clearly Now
I recently acquired my first pair of glasses, which I currently only need for reading. It’s a new experience for me to remember that I need and have glasses. Adjusting to them involved developing the habit of keeping them nearby and wearing them when necessary. I’m still not accustomed to them, often finding myself squinting […]
Know My No
Saying “no” was an alien concept in my vocabulary. Friends, family, colleagues – everyone received an automatic “yes” from me, regardless of the request. This “help-everyone-always” attitude wasn’t heroism, it was people-pleasing gone wild. My own needs became buried under a constant barrage of unrealistic deadlines and unexpected errands for others. Helping everyone meant pushing […]
Put to Bed
For the past few months, I’ve been working on revamping my bedtime routine. I wanted to incorporate some decompression time before hitting the sheets, aiming for stretching, meditation, and relaxation before sleep. However, I encountered a few challenges: Breaking the old: Creating a new habit meant remembering to perform it. I was so accustomed to […]
Celebrate Times!
It’s time to celebrate! I don’t want to wait until the end of the week, a big goal, or even a milestone birthday. I need to celebrate along the way. There are many tasks to complete in order to reach a big goal, and daily chores to tackle in order to create the life I […]