One of my favorite joy habits is ending my week by pausing to remember my three biggest wins of the week. No week is perfect, but I can choose how to end it: ruminating about everything that went wrong or celebrating what went well. I choose the latter. Win #1: Project Snowbird Eight years ago…
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I’m delighted to see how many people have used our annual planning process this year to reflect on 2018, clarify your desired vision for every area of your life, and create goals for 2019 that will move you towards your optimal life. I’ve received many sweet thank you notes and lots of pictures of planning…
I love to end every week by celebrating wins! It’s a sure-fire way to practice gratitude and stimulate positive energy. And that’s a great way to start the week.
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I have to admit, some weeks it’s more challenging than others to celebrate personal wins. That’s not because I don’t have anything to celebrate. It’s because there’s so much bad news and chaos in the world that expressing gratitude can feel self-indulgent. But I remind myself that joy is an act of resistance against despair…
Since I retired, I’ve been having lots of conversations with people about the idea of early retirement generally, and the FIRE movement specifically. While many can’t imagine it’s possible to retire early for financial reasons, it’s also the case that many people scoff at the idea of early retirement because of how they feel about their current…
I love to start each week by pausing to celebrate my three biggest three wins from the previous week! It’s a simple habit I’ve developed that shifts my energy, busts up negative thought patterns and gives me a rush of joy as I prepare for the week ahead. This week: Win #1: Savored The Sunrise…
After we quit Christmas 12 years ago, my husband and I started traveling to Mexico every December. And in place of all the holiday rituals we left behind (decorating, parties, baking, shopping, etc….), we created a brand new ritual of our own. We call it our “annual retreat”. I’ll warn you now, it’s intense! I’m…
If you know me, you know I am committed to closing out every week by expressing some gratitude and appreciation for three biggest wins. Specifically, I ask myself: what went well this week? who did I support? how did I grow and inspire others? and how did I contribute to making the world a better…
Everywhere I go this week, I’ve faced the usual holiday small talk: What did you buy on Black Friday? Are you done with your Christmas shopping yet? Did you get a real or fake Christmas tree? Are you hosting a Christmas party? Are you putting up lights outside this year? Do you want some Christmas…