How to get started when you really don’t know where you are going (and you are really comfortable on your couch)Writing this blog was a struggle. Trying to stay engaged and find ways to help get through this whole unreal experience requires me to push through...

Handling “Everything”I have started to think about what happens when this is “over.” Now that this pandemic has been lingering on and there is no clear date for this to end, I’ve started to think about how an “all clear” will be determined. There will be a new normal...

Juggling with the New Reality Right now we are going through a crisis, not being able to enjoy the companionship we would use to help us through the day. Maybe you were a working parent - now you are a home-schooler or a playmate for your children. Maybe you are in...

This May Be New but it Does Not Feel Normal Over the next couple of weeks I want to take some time to learn what everyone else is thinking. This is also a good time to start thinking about how to process everything that has happened.  What we are dealing with now is...

Hang in there The picture you see is a belated birthday gift from my brother, Dan. He made the shelf and put the yogi statue with it. This is part of a tradition I started when each of my  brothers turned 60. I made them each a sweater and was so surprised when Dan...

Taking time for yourself reduces stress Photo by Alisa Anton on Unsplash So we are all more or less sheltered in place. We may see our neighbors and keep a safe distance as we talk. This is a whole new existence for all of us, no matter who you are or what you do,...

Stay strong and healthy this St Patrick’s Day There is so much confusion right now. The coronavirus is one of those stressors that tax our mind and body. Keeping priorities straight helps temper your body’s response to stress. Stress takes its toll on the immune...

You Are Not Your HabitsOver time we all seem to adjust to our situation and get into habits.  Some habits are great ways to make sure you get things done because you always do the same thing in the same way. But we can also get into a habit that, over time, either...

Motivation varies. Be ready for the lows and highs So it is the end of January and you might be going strong on starting fresh in the new year. If you are, great for you and keep it up.  If you are having trouble keeping your goals in mind you may need to take a look...

Take care of yourself This idea of small changes includes the concept of changing your habits. There are different ways to improve habits and I will be hosting a challenge to help modify your daily habits.  Taking care of yourself is more important than any other...