While I was on a social media break, I knew I needed to cultivate a better habit to replace the poor habit I had of picking up my phone every few seconds. I needed a practice that would redirect some of the energy and attention I gave to social media. So, for 30 days, I […]
More19 days ago, I ended my 30 day social media fast. Some of you may be wondering how I’m doing in my return to the land of social media. Some of the pros– I am happy to admit that overall I have been doing very well with maintaining balance with social media. I have been […]
MoreToday marks day 30 of my 30-day social media detox. And it has been wonderful. There have been so many gifts this time has brought into my life. I wrote and painted every day. I started hiking on a regular basis. I read almost two books. I painted 25 small watercolor paintings. I edited another […]
MoreThe last month has reminded me of something very essential about myself. That sometimes, doing hard things makes me stronger and ultimately capable of accomplishing the things I set out to do, both big and small. As I show up and do the things I’ve said I would do or wouldn’t do, I began to […]
MoreA list of some of the ordinary and extraordinary blessings that have enriched my day: The blessings that have enriched my day A helpful conversation with a colleague The walk around my neighborhood and the fallen leaves I collected The “baby” maple tree I helped avoid being cut down. The sun coming out in the […]
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