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 […]
New Year’s Resolution… Again
Setting New year’s resolutions and goals can be very exciting. The thought of taking on a project and reaching the goal can be energizing, but let’s be honest, those big, shiny end goals can be kind of intimidating. In January, gyms are full of people who are motivated to change their lives. But by February, […]
