As I mentioned last week, my word for 2012 was thrive. This year, I’m continuing on the verb train, and plan to cultivate myself through 2013. So, what does cultivate really mean for me? It means I’m going to charge towards my goals and plans with strategic fervor. Last year, I laid the groundwork for … Continue reading »
Thriving in 2012: Home, School & Life
(Full disclosure: This post was inspired by one of my favorite bloggers, Rachel Wilkerson.) My verb for 2012 was Thrive. By definition, to “thrive” is to To make steady progress; prosper. To grow vigorously; flourish. What a lovely word, right? And I am happy to report that I managed to thrive in all areas this year. Home: In … Continue reading »
On Counting It All Joy
Merry Christmas! This morning I woke up with such joy in my heart – joyful about the day ahead, the year behind, and all the amazing adventures in store for me and my family. After reading Stratejoy’s recent post on letting things feel good over stressing about the details of life, I was inspired to make this … Continue reading »
Holiday Cheer for the Overly-Stressed: A Primer
If you’re anything like me, the holiday season is the most stressful time of the year. Q4 is coming to a swift end, Q1 is looming ahead with possibilities, and a mountain of personal and professional tasks lay between you and a tipsy toast on New Year’s Eve. On my plate? Some new initiatives and projects at … Continue reading »
Less Mess: 5 Articles to Help “Creative Types” Get It Together
As I stood on the side of the road this weekend next to my gas-challenged sedan, I thought to myself: Hm, I need to study up on ‘getting it together’ again. A busy – and good! – week of meetings and events and, well, life had led me to completely neglect the gas tank on … Continue reading »
Thank You Mr. Rogers! (On How It’s Good to be Curious About Many Things.)
“Did you ever grow anything in the garden of your mind? You can grow ideas in the garden of your mind It’s good to be curious about many things You can think about things and make believe All you have to do is think, and they’ll grow.”
Lessons From My Early to Mid-Twenties: A Birthday Manifesto
As I embark on the first birthday of my late-twenties (that would be my 27th), I find myself reflecting on my first six seven years in the decade. It’s been nothing short of an adventure so far, and so I feel compelled to share my mishaps lessons with you, gentle reader. Onward: Age 20-21 1. … Continue reading »
On Enjoying the Journey
I’ve spent a good chunk of time in three different airports during the past few days, and one thought remained constant in my mind: People hate to travel. Which is funny, because if you ask most people what their passion is, they will say, “I love to travel!” And I want to say, “No, you … Continue reading »
On Never Losing Your Childish Enthusiasm…for the Little Things
When I was in 6th grade, I remember thinking that I all I needed for complete happiness was a cell phone and a laptop. Back then, both items were like cement blocks, but I thought they were so “sweet.” Today I have a laptop and a cell phone that performs more functions than I could … Continue reading »
February Mash Up: Links and Things That Made My Month Online
I found plenty to love during the month of love this year. Here are the blogs and things that rocked my online world: A Secret To More Happiness And Energy? Give Yourself A Bedtime, from The Happiness Project. Positive Intelligence, by Shawn Achor, in the Harvard Business Review. How Seinfeld’s Productivity Secret Fixed My Procrastination … Continue reading »
