Your aging journey may feel new to you, but it’s actually something that you’re engaged in from the moment of your birth. We all are. And, as you move through your developmental stages, you see your aging journey through a variety of lenses. In youth, we are often eager to accumulate years. But as…
Include Fun in Your Day with Segmented Planning
Finding time for fun is vital for your well-being. And yet, it’s seldom seen as a priority. We tend to focus, instead, on finding time to get everything done on our to-do list. That’s not easy — and fun likely isn’t even on the table most days. In two previous posts we’ve been looking at…
Time for a Walk — It’s a Self-Care Skill That Always Works
Finding time for a walk isn’t always easy. But finding time for a walk is always rewarding. In fact, it’s a key self-care skill, and it works on many levels. Pausing in the midst of your busy schedule is both grounding and energizing. At times it can be a difficult choice to make. It requires…
Your Breath — A Powerful and Portable Stress-Reducer
Your breath is always with you. Indeed, breathing is something we all do in every moment of our lives. It has a huge impact on how you experience your moments and your time. And yet, how often do you think about your breath? It can reduce your stress or it can increase it. And you…
Make Your Day Your Own — Start the Night Before
What does it mean to make your day? Well, quite literally, your day is something that you, in large part, have the power to create for yourself. Of course, there are things that happen that aren’t in your control. But making your day is something that you have more say in than you might think.…
To Nourish Yourself You First Have to Listen
What does it mean to nourish yourself? Well, for starters, when I encourage you to nourish yourself it isn’t just about food. That’s an important part of the equation, but there’s a lot more to it than that. I like to think of nourishment as what keeps me going. Whether it’s food, silence, companionship, exercise, or…
Create Some Quiet — A Holiday Gift for Yourself
When you create some quiet in your life, you give yourself a gift. And sometimes it’s a gift that’s hard to come by. Indeed, finding time to take a breath can be one of the most challenging undertakings in your daily life. And yet, it is also one of the most rejuvenating gifts you can…
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