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First snow 💙
I got up this morning - extra early because the dogs don't understand the time change - and there was a blanket of fresh snow. My morning was absolutely ruined. (No, not really of course.) My morning routine of getting up, taking my 6-month old pup for a walk, and then having my coffee + quiet time needing adjusting. It was icy, snowy, and chilly. And, I was resistant to that change because I wanted things my way on Monday, the way I've designed. I desired the consistency today. And, I didn't get my desires met.
Toss me a ball or two
From the outside, we see each other as managing humans. Juggling our way through life. But when we have the invisible balls added in to our mix, we are furiously trying to stay afloat - arms and hands waving, hyper focusing, and dropping some of the typical balls, because the heavy ones need more of us mentally and emotionally.
Midlife Crisis, or Midlife Transformation?
As many adult come into midlife, there's a realization that what worked in the first half of life isn't working for now. Hence during the middle of life. This normally occurs somewhere in the 4th decade (give/take).
Mindset Matters & Forgiveness, too!
Why does mindset matter? Our mindset plays a vital role in how we show up - with ourself, significant others, strangers, children, a boss, and colleagues. Heck, even our pets. If we walk around with a negative mindset thinking "the world is out to get me", "I don't matter", "I messed up again", we carry that mindset into most things we do and touch.
Resiliency
When I started my coaching training in 2020, it was a pretty intense program. I remember one of the peer-coaching sessions, I was describe as resilient over and over again. It was meant to be a compliment about my character - always rising up, finding a way, and facing challenges with successful outcome. I was strong and dependable. The person that people turned to because of my resiliency.
It’s that time of year… again.
Whether you’re in active parenting years, or working on parenting your inner child, there is something freeing about having a routine. Here’s are some reasons why, and how, to incorporate routine into your life for successful transitions.
Like a pretzel 🥨
Be a pretzel. Life is a pretzel, so enjoy the twists and turns. It's the time of year of closure - work projects closing up, taxes done and finalized, schooltime is almost (or already) done. It's also the time of year where calendars begin to book up, [...]
Knowing is 1/2 the battle ☔
Knowing is half the battle. But what about the other half? You hear it's going to rain, so you throw an umbrella in the car. It's going to be hot, so you fill up an extra water bottle. You know a birthday is coming up, so you [...]
Spring and Snow
Spring has Sprung Well, it's trying to. Colorado is known for its Rocky Mountains, 300+ days of sunshine a year, and all-over-the-place-changing weather. Currently, I have a snow covered yard and brightly colored spring bulbs popping up. And, these bulbs weather the storms. They use the winter [...]
Keep your Cool 😨
Are you ever a bull in a China shop? I have the privilege of volunteering in a few classrooms, and teach through a program called YMCA's Project Cornerstone. Recently in classes, I read the book Clovis Keeps His Cool by Katelyn Aronson. Here's a link to the video read-aloud if you're interested.
Beauty Exists in Shadows
Recently, I was caught driving toward the middle of a beautiful mountain ranges. To my left, a snow kissed mountain range was subdued, sitting in the shadows. To my right, a snow kissed mountain range was bright, absorbing the sunshine. Both mountain ranges were equally beautiful and majestic. Both coexisted, and both created beauty.
Pick a word
I hold philosophy that each day I am gifted a new 24 hours, and I can use that to the best of my ability. Rather than resolutions, I choose ONE WORD that I'd like to hold close each day, and live by for the year. This is [...]
