Getting to true, lasting change isn’t sexy.
It’s usually the opposite. Monotonous, ordinary, and seemingly not worth mentioning. But not mentioning it would be a shame.
Balancing Planning And Inspiration
My husband and I spent this past New Year’s Eve running errands, cleaning the house and doing a quiet, mini-celebration at home. I was feeling particularly ambitious that day and advocated for these somewhat lame, but productive household activities despite some reluctance on his end.
As we clinked our toasting flutes a few seconds past midnight, my husband grudgingly admitted it was nice to start the new year in a clean home.
This got me thinking about balancing planning and inspiration—what we often experience day-to-day in our lives.Continue Reading
4 Ways To Make A Change In Your Life – The Pros and Cons
It’s been about two years since I took my first big leap of quitting a job that wasn’t right for me. I’ve made other big changes since then, and each change has had its own challenges. From experience and talking with others, there are four ways to make a change in your life when you’re making a career or other big lifestyle change.
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Choosing Gratitude Despite Growing Pains
It’s been unexpectedly rewarding going back to working full-time hours, and a great practice choosing gratitude despite some growing pains.
What’s the most surprising is how happy I’ve been despite being exhausted and suddenly having more responsibilities. Continue Reading
The Magic of Setting Intentions and Letting Go
As I’m sitting by the poolside on a condo rooftop in City Center, Las Vegas, I keep on thinking about how crazy life can be, and how quickly circumstances can change when setting intentions and letting go. Our short, synchronistic stay right on the strip—as pretentious and flashy of a reputation the city may have—feels oddly appropriate.
It’s a larger-than-life reminder that anything can happen. While there are inevitable losses along the way, there’s also the chance to win big with some strategic risks, persistence and a little bit of luck.Continue Reading
Detour From The Next Phase
About a month and a half ago, I wrote a post on what I thought would be the next phase of Uncoveries.
I usually avoid sharing future thoughts like that due to a fear of falling through. While a bit more reservation probably would’ve saved me from writing this current post, I have no regrets.Continue Reading
Struggles on Fully Appreciating the Present Moment
Fully appreciating the present moment has always been a major struggle for me.
It’s an area I grapple with—even after years of working on it. Continue Reading
The Importance of Energy Chargers Each Day
I was recently reminded of the importance of energy chargers each day. Ironically this was during a time that was full of excitement.
The past week has been a blur. My husband and I were in Portland for a conference called the World Domination Summit. While it’s been super great to connect with other likeminded people, I found myself extremely drained as an introvert. To add to the craziness, I wasn’t getting as much sleep with the later nights and so much more going on.Continue Reading
Everything Will Be Okay
Through shifting changes, we occasionally forget everything will be okay.
We tend to highlight what’s still not resolved, what’s imperfect, or what may or may not be coming. We underrate the blessings in our lives, and become overly impacted by what still hasn’t fallen into place. It’s easy to lose perspective on how good we have it when our focus is on what’s lacking.
Sometimes the fluctuating parts of our lives feel too great. We’re simply not sure what’s going to happen or what we’re going to do in a situation. We feel frozen between the different paths, sit on the sidelines in our indecision and become inundated by fear.
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The Real Energy Drainer During the Day
At first I didn’t think this applied to me. I didn’t realize I was expending more energy than I needed to—in more ways than one.
I tend to focus my eyes intently when I’m reading, writing, watching or talking—and especially more so when I’m working or concentrating on something. Sometimes, I inadvertently furrow my eyebrows and squint, which increases the pressure. It’s become a habit—a mannerism done unconsciously.
No big deal right? Well, let’s just say it’s actually a bigger deal than I thought.