The Willpower Gap
Have you heard the term “willpower gap” before? You may not, but I am sure you have experienced it. Willpower gap, a term coined by Susan Pierce Thompson, refers to…
Read MoreDoing Things by Yourself
How often do you see a movie by yourself in the theater? Do you go to exhibitions or concerts or readings alone? And have you ever traveled solo? I usually…
Read MoreHolding Space for Each Other
Today, I want to talk about one small thing you can do for others that may have a huge effect: to hold space for them. What do I mean by…
Read MoreTaking a Break from Drinking Alcohol
As August rolls around, I am entering another three-month period of not drinking any alcohol. Today, I wanted to talk a little about the why and how—just in case it…
Read MoreHow to Manage Expectations
Have you ever been vastly disappointed because someone in your family or at your workplace did something so inconsiderate you could hardly believe it, all the while being totally oblivious…
Read MoreHow to Build Self-worth
Truth be told, I am a bit confused about how many people think there’s a correlation between self-worth and net worth. I guess you can derive a sense of self-worth…
Read MoreJournaling to change your thoughts
In case you’ve read some of my prior blog posts, you probably know that I am a huge fan of journaling. (If you want to learn more about it, check…
Read MoreHabits for the Win
Habits are not as boring as people make them out to be either, so today, I want to share a bit about how to successfully build habits—because that’s clearly a skill I have honed for decades.
Read MoreHow your dog can improve your mindfulness
If you have a dog, you basically have a mindfulness teacher by your side—or feet—every minute of the day anyway. Whatever unresolved issues your pup may have, it’s definitely always…
Read MoreChoosing Happiness
It’s been spring for a few days in Seattle, and that makes me so giddy-happy that I only want to think about happiness—so that’s what I’m writing about today. Now…
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