They say that we go through grief differently, but that there are five common stages of grief people experience. We may experience some or all, and we can move through the stages at different time frames through the grieving process. They are, according to this source: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. I think it [...]
Pairing is a technique for habit change wherein you tie a new habit that you want to develop with something that you already do. I've heard, for example, of people stretching while brushing their teeth or some other habit tied with teeth brushing. The idea is to take something that you already do and add [...]
Are you driven to make more money? To gain fame? To get noticed at work? To feel proud about the values you instilled in your children? To help others? To experience comfort? To challenge outside your comfort zone? To feel adrenaline rushes? To make every day unique? To create adventure? What truly makes your heart [...]
My town is secluded. We are only accessible by plane or boat, and since the ferries are not operating much at the moment (if at all), it's just plane. We haven't had a new positive test for Coronavirus in a couple of weeks. As of May 2, 2020, we have had 27 confirmed cases in [...]
When things get really busy, instead of just plowing ahead, trying to work as fast as you can, and just going through all the tickets, he always would tell me 'step back and come up with a plan. Look at what dishes you have, and figure out the most efficient way to cook them.' So, [...]
It's mix & match day to share some interesting tidbits that don't quite fit into a single post. First, a blog post by Seth Godin about boredom. I have attempted to share similar sentiments, but he of course shares them much more gracefully. It is an empowering read if you or anyone in your household [...]
Where is the line between being a pushy sales person and a caring person who goes out of their way to help you? I think the answer lies in permission. And, this may extend past selling. What if you show interest in something, but you are not ready to buy, and the person calls you [...]
My favorite cookbooks and a few recipes. I think home cooking is good for the soul and we can learn more as we stay at home in light of the Coronavirus.
A friend recently suggested that I listen to a new podcast (The Life Coach School), and this episode in particular. In this episode, the host outlines a program she just launched called Monday One. She transparently explains that her and her team created this program by examining how it is that she gets so much [...]
While learning about personal finance theories is a mild hobby of mine, I am particularly interested in learning more given our current time in history. What can I do to set us up to not just weather the downturn, but to thrive? There is a tool that I have heard from a variety of people [...]
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