As we prepare for another week of shelter-at-home, voluntary quarantine, social distancing, I’m seeking out ways to keep myself and my family in a positive head space about our current reality. One thing that has really helped us stay sane thus far, is getting outdoors a few times a day, even for just a few minutes at a time for a short walk. We are fortunate to have access to a lot of nature near our home and taking advantage of that gift has proven to be good for my attitude. Recently …
Family
5 New Year’s Resolutions You Might Actually Keep
As much as New Year’s resolutions get a bad rap from some folks, I just love the holiday itself and the process of setting a yearly goal. There is something so wonderful and refreshing about ending one chapter and welcoming whatever comes next with a cheer and a glass (bottle) of bubbles.. A few years ago I decided to switch up the way I think about my New Year’s Resolutions. In the past I had always chosen to focus on my health or finances but I wondered what would happen if I changed …
Lost and Found
We don’t talk about loss much in our society. People die, really sad things happen, people send flowers (that if you are like me, you forget to send thank you cards for) and a month or two later, you are going on about your life attempting to operate as if nothing happened. But losing people leaves holes in our lives. Holes that we can’t possibly figure out how to survive within a few weeks, or in some cases even years. Well-meaning friends will tell you their advice on how to move on or move …
Happiness Advice For My Daughters
A few weeks ago I shared some simple advice for my daughters. This week I was inspired to share a few more nuggets I want to impart on my sweet girls. I’ve been thinking about what simple things bring me joy and a few themes appeared: Be Nice To the waiter. To the barista. To the grocery bagger. Every person you come in contact with is an opportunity to leave someone better than you found them. Or, you can simply transact. Which one do you think will leave the world a happier place and …
Travel For Work Like a #MOMBOSS
Part One: Survival Basics Being a working mom has it’s highs and lows and if I’m being totally honest, work travel falls firmly in both camps simultaneously for me. I count business trips as a high because I love to visit different cities and have the opportunity to change up my environment. Traveling for work also usually means that I will end up with more alone time than I typically can find at home. Stolen moments of quiet time on airplanes, where I am writing this now, have recently …