DIY Non-Toxic Disinfectant Wipes
I’m about to get on a plane to fly across the country in a week (Update: I cancelled the trip… social distancing and all). And of course, we are in the midst of a global pandemic. The kids are out…
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Hey Mama: We Don’t Have to Bounce Back After Our Babies
We’ve all seen the women who seem to magically look like exactly as they did pre-baby just weeks after giving birth. Our Instagram feeds are bombarded with “inspirational” posts on how to get our bodies back (well, mine was, at…
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Let’s Strive For Harmony Instead
Last week, I made a case against searching for balance. Instead, I think we should strive for harmony. We try so hard to find balance in our lives. For most of us, it is a fruitless goal. It is almost…
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Why We Need to Stop Searching For Balance
It seems like we are constantly searching for balance. We need to stop. I have talked a lot about balance in the past (here, at home, at work, with friends, everywhere). If we are working too much, we need to…
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The Dishwasher Effect: How we waste time to “save” time
Have you heard of the dishwasher effect? I learned about it a few months ago, while listening to Optimal Living Daily (if you love self-improvement and podcasts, this is a must-subscribe). I then went on to read the post, because…
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The Do-Less Challenge
This year, instead of resolutions, I am going to do the opposite. Instead of trying to fit in more exercise, more reading, or something along those lines, I am going to try to do less. And do the things that…
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Word of The Year: Progress
My final word of the year is Progress, after Patience and Presence. I tend to be drastic with my goals, and opt for huge changes that don’t stick or vague ideas without known ways to track them. Things like “lose…
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Word of The Year: Presence
This year, I chose three words of the year, patience, progress and presence. I have been working on being more present for a few years, but this year I wanted to make it a primary focus. Time is going by…
