3 Rules to Take Better Breaks

I took one look at my watch and I burst into tears.  It was 2am and I had just woken up in bed. No, I wasn’t crying about a disaster. There was no death in the family or natural disaster. I was crying about steps. You see, this was during the time that I was committed...

Are you hoarding joy?

When I was a kid, one of my favorite presents was bath and body products. You know, the kind of stuff with a name like Sunkissed Summer Grapefruit that smells like a cross between an entire fruit basket and a fresh bottle of Pine-Sol.  It’s an easy gift, and I often...

Having a Rough Start? Remember This

As my new crystal flew off the kitchen table, I had a slow-mo “nooooo” before seeing it bounce off the floor.  Look, I’m not your local crystal gal, but I like the idea of physical objects representing our intentions. When it comes to the “take what you want and leave...
Ever Feel Like a Control Freak?

Ever Feel Like a Control Freak?

Every family has their phrases, and I bet you can think of a few that have followed you from childhood.  For my family, classics include “to each his own” and “it takes all kinds.” Basically, we’re not going to call you stupid but uh… you do dance to the beat of your...