Warm weather nudged me outside to tackle some long-overdue yard work. A garden spot I created during the pandemic had begun demanding some attention. I needed to plant grass seed early this spring
Tag: Self-Worth
Good Job, Self: Lessons in Self-Compassion from My Grandson
During a recent day together, we were playing with a ball in the backyard. He would run up to the ball, stop, and look up at me with bright eyes and say, “Bowe kick.” With a nod of encouragemen
All About That Confidence: My Night with Meghan Trainor
Okay, I’m going to nerd out for a moment. I got to see Meghan Trainor in concert, and let me tell you, this 51-year old transformed into a twenty-something for a few hours. I sang along, danced t
Redefining Success: Beyond Ratings and Labels
These labels, ratings, and scores have me reeling a bit. I’ve had to shift my perspectives and adjust my expectations. It is a challenge to accept a 3 as successful rather than average or neutral
Overcoming the Shrink: Recovering my Right Size
To my great surprise, the hand-wash-only and lay-flat-to-dry shirt did not fare well. What started as a size large shirt for me ended up a size small for a 10 year old child. I was shocked at how m
Breaking free from the monsters of busyness, stress, and productivity
One of the most common answers I give when someone says, “How have you been doing?” is “I’ve been doing good, busy but good.” Busy is how I identify myself. It is the adjective most used
To all my beautiful sisters…
As a woman, I want to do a better job of supporting other women in whatever form they choose to show up, while also accepting myself in whatever form I choose to show up.
Let the words roll like water off a duck’s back
Interestingly, a duck has a gland near its tail that secretes a wax-like, oily substance. As the duck uses its bill to spread the substance over its feathers, it creates a water-resistant coating.