I went to grab a return address label. Organizations send them regularly, so I haven't ever purchased customized ones. I have different flowers and animals and Christmas scenes. I like some better than others, but I always go for the sheet that is emptiest because I want to use up the oldest ones before moving [...]
It's true that some people are luckier than others. I had amazing birth luck - to be born in the United States to a good, supportive family. But not everything is luck. Our lives take turns that we cannot anticipate ahead of time. How we react impacts our future. Are you aware of the opportunities [...]
Dwelling on regret can make us miserable. But feelings of regret may also be able to teach us lessons. How can you turn the pain into a teacher?
Making friends isn't easy for some of us. I think this is true for more people than we might realize going about our daily lives. It isn't something that people talk much about. What's more - making and keeping friends takes work! Who told you that when you were young? I found it pretty easy [...]
The ShowerPill is an athlete body wipe. It is a thick disposable cloth that allows for a quick clean-off after getting sweaty when you need to look presentable or just want to feel cleaner. I do hate how wasteful they are, but they have come in really handy in some situations. I like having some [...]
Gretchen Rubin and Elizabeth Craft talk about a "season of sacrifice" on their Happier podcast to refer to periods in life that are particularly busy. As a TV writer, Elizabeth Craft definitely experiences these crazy-busy periods, contrasted with lulls in the work load; but all of us experience cycles that are particularly busy. This summer, [...]
A day of triathlon... from the race director's perspective.
Have you heard of this race? It's an Ironman distance race - but absolutely insane. It's in Norway. You swim in really cold water, and climb a ridiculous amount on the bike and the run. About 250 start the race (out of many more who try to get in), but only 160 get to complete [...]
Has a doctor or vet ever given you a diagnosis without properly explaining what it means? Or maybe they gave bad news and did explain it - in an overly matter-of-fact way leaving you distressed and wondering where their emotions are? Or maybe a lawyer seemed to lack humanity when helping you on an important [...]
It's really long. It felt really hot even though it was probably just in the 70's. And it may not be the best option after days of high stress organizing, and less sleep than usual. But...it is amazing country, great views (really, I live somewhere that this is a view I can get to in [...]
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