It’s Not Too Late
I’m 49 years old right now, and I’ve had the thought, “It’s too late for me.” What’s interesting is I’ve felt that way at so many points in my life—at 39, 33, 23, 17, and even earlier. Looking back, I can see that it wasn’t about my circumstances or my age. It was a feeling. […]
Start Again Today
It’s almost the New Year—or maybe it’s not. The date doesn’t matter because a new year isn’t the only fresh start we get. My birthday feels like my personal New Year. The Jewish New Year comes in the fall. The Chinese New Year follows the lunar calendar and lands around late January or early February. […]
Face Forward, Glance Back
The start of a new year gives us a valuable reference point to look back on. If we approach last year as an experiment, what information can we find? When looking back: Look briefly: There’s no need to dwell on the past. Like looking in a rear view mirror when we’re driving, we glance at […]
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, […]
Stop Should-ing All Over Yourself
It’s a new year! Ready for EVERYTHING? Probably not. There’s so much pressure around the new year. “I should be doing this”, “I should be doing that”, and I should be doing the next. But I can’t figure it out! Before I continue to “should” all over myself, I’m going to take a breath. Today […]
