Should-Less

Should-Less

I was reading an article the other day about ADHD from the magazine, SELF. The author, Isabelle Carroll, offered a really great suggestion that applies to all of us, not just those with ADHD. She recommended scheduling a “should-less” day each week. I was...
An Unexpected Friend

An Unexpected Friend

Let’s talk about anger today. What was the last thing (person or event) that made you angry? Was it a stranger or someone close to you like a family member or a friend? Do you remember what made you angry? And how did you convey your anger—did you get visibly...
Motivational Monday

Motivational Monday

Doug and I spent the last 5 days in Montreal. Neither of us have ever been. We were celebrating our 31st wedding anniversary—which is actually tomorrow. We did so many fun things from fine dining, to the subway trek out to the LaSalle region to bike, to visiting Notre...
The Hamster Wheel

The Hamster Wheel

We, and by “we” I mean the world, talk a lot about our “best self.” I Googled “best self” and I was not surprised to find these titles: The Complete Guide to Becoming Your Best Self, The Ultimate Guide: How To Become Your Best Self,...
A Long and Happy Life

A Long and Happy Life

For today, imagine that you’re 100 years young. You’re sitting in a rocking chair on a beautiful porch overlooking the magnificent rolling hills of the countryside. Imagine a much younger person comes outside on the porch to sit with you and ask you a few...