Rainy days can be good for you
Contrary to what you may think, rainy days can be good for the soul. Take advantage of your indoor time with an activity that will allow you to slow down and focus on what’s important. Spend time in the kitchen, cooking with family or friends, or dive into a really good book next to a […]
Monday Mornings
Search online for how to handle Monday mornings, and you’ll get a list of suggested things to do to fight the blues: Get up earlier, eat breakfast, bring doughnuts to work, compliment someone, and so on. Since I work from home, my choices are pretty different. So here’s what I do: After showering and pouring […]
Calling Memories Back
A walk in the forest is all that is needed to calm the mind and clear one’s head. As I am writing this post, snow is falling down outside. It is late Winter, and a surprising snow storm has hit the Portland metro area. I look back to the days last Spring when I was […]
The Importance of Self Care
I love Fridays. Why? Because I know that just in a few hours, the weekend will begin. No matter if I have plans, or not, the weekend signals as a time I can relax, and pay attention to self-care. Or at least try to. We should all practice self-care mindfully. Every day. But sometimes you […]
Get Back to Nature
After a long Winter of being indoors, looking out the windows, watching rain and snow, it’s a welcome relief to get outside and discover the world around you. My advice to you: Get outdoors and take the time to see what’s around you. Interacting with nature is the best food for the soul. Knowing how […]