Brief note: Māori lessons on climate adaptation and a poem on self compassion Straddling the final days of summer parenting, working, and writing
Planning for 2024: My Journal Template For Annual Reflection, Quarterly Goals, and Weekly Plans What I've learned about annual planning from a decade of helping people change their lives
Look Back to 2023 Before You Plan 2024 An argument for examining how you got here before you plan your next year. Put another way, getting to Point B begins with being fully at Point A.
Before 2024 planning: quiet activities for quiet days A first step for reflecting on the past year and planning for next year.
Six strategies for stressful holiday gatherings Quick, blunt truths so we can all get back to eating cookies.
Sure, you're immature and dreading the holidays; now what? We are all immature. The golden question is how are YOU immature? What skills do you still need to learn to increase your maturity and make life a bit easier?
How you can avoid crying in the closet this holiday season Healing fantasies and what I learned after three Thanksgivings of doing too much in too little time.
One way to celebrate Thanksgiving every day (no sweatpants required) Instead of gratitude journaling, try delighting instead.
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