Simple things can mean so much to me. Like gratitude. I have for a long time appreciated the power of just focusing on what you are grateful for. We tend to do the opposite in our culture, instead we notice what is lacking. Another simple thing I enjoy is lighting a candle. A simple ritual … Read more
Walking home from my Pilates session today, I was thinking about my success with losing weight. Fifteen pounds may be the most I’ve ever lost. I can remember losing 10 lbs a few times with great effort and sacrifice and then feeling stalled, discouraged and having a hard time keeping up what I was doing … Read more
Although I notoriously seem to be always working, I do try to find moments of peace in the chaos. About a week ago, my husband Neil and I attended Tanabata: The Star Festival at Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch & Gardens: “Festivities are based on a traditional Asian tale about two constellations, Vega and Altair. … Read more
There are times when I think or say things that I know are telling about my own limitations. Last week I worked up the courage to plan two weeks off… in a row. I know of people who do this routinely and even take up to a month off. However, I have tended to barely … Read more
I decided to stop mentally spinning around over career and education goals. It hit me yesterday after a conversation with someone I admire that I need to invest in some guidance in identifying and pursuing the best path for me. As a birthday present to myself (with some birthday $$ from Mom and Dad), I … Read more
A futile pursuit of perfection is the trap I so often fall into. Over and over. At work and in my personal life, I set up high expectations and then get discouraged when I find myself struggling to live up to them. Of course, I should be able to work full-time, get As in my … Read more