by beth | Dec 16, 2024 | Kindness, Motivational Monday
Everyday Doug and/or I walk our dog Ella around the park right in front of our apartment. As you come around the far side of the park, there is an inlet with a small beach (yes Hoboken has a beach, LOL). The beach is mainly used by dog owners because it’s...
by beth | Dec 9, 2024 | Kindness, Motivational Monday
Does kindness matter? Even a small, “inconsequential” act? And do we avoid it because we get ahead of ourselves with thoughts like, “I should just mind my own business,” or “This would be weird,” or my favorite, “They will...
by beth | Dec 2, 2024 | Bravery, Fear, Motivational Monday, Success
For as long as I can remember, I have been afraid of heights. I stood on the high dive at Princeton Pool for what seemed like an hour until I finally found the courage to jump into the pool. I cried, yes cried, when I realized my husband had made dinner reservations...
by beth | Oct 28, 2024 | Growth, Motivational Monday, Self Improvement
On Thursday, Doug and I celebrated 32 years together! Holy smokes, that’s a long time. I remember saying early in our relationship, “I can’t wait until the time comes when I have known you longer than I haven’t known you!” Honestly, I...
by beth | Oct 21, 2024 | Motivational Monday, Power of the Mind, Self-Care, Thinking
While we were in Ireland in September, I watched a man create this on Grafton Street in downtown Dublin. It was my first time seeing someone paint graffiti, and it was incredible to witness his mastery of the spray can (you can see them below the art). There’s...
by beth | Aug 12, 2024 | Grace, Inner Peace, Motivational Monday
Have you ever written a personal statement to yourself about how amazing you truly are? Me either, until now. I was prompted by something that was said on a recent podcast that I had listened to while I was out on a walk. The talk track was about our inner critic and...
