U is for Unplug

U is for Unplug

UNPLUG! First – adjust this to suit family and job requirements. I realize many cannot fully unplug for an extended period of time. Use your best judgement for your situation. Once a month I unplug for 24 hours. No email. No social media No news sites. When...
T is for Twirl

T is for Twirl

TWIRL! Dance! Twist and Shout. Put on a favorite song and dance for a few minutes. Most importantly twirl like no one is watching. Getting the blood flowing helps combat the winter blahs and stress of all kinds. In dark times it’s especially important to hold on...
S is for Sow

S is for Sow

Yesterday was about reducing. Today is about sowing something positive with that freed up space and time.  What small thing have you always wanted to do – but haven’t? As you reduce further, fill that space with activities that...
R is for Reduce

R is for Reduce

Reduce!  Reduce clutter, reduce screen time. You get to choose. Pick something easy to start with, then work your way up to bigger and harder projects or habits.  Bonus – think about what you are freeing up time and space...
Q is for Question

Q is for Question

Questioning can be a slippery slope these days, so please consider the nuance between questions and doubts or distrust. I do not suggest we abandon all our knowledge – for example 2+2=4. It does not equal 5. There’s also a world of difference between...
P is for Pause

P is for Pause

Short pauses throughout the day can be so invigorating! Just taking a few minutes to sit with our eyes closed and without noise makes so much of a difference. Revisiting the Breathe exercises from a couple weeks ago can also help ease tension and slow the thoughts...