Lately, it seems like the world is delivering up opportunities for us to move into unfamiliar spaces, and to be a little braver, and to reimagine… everything, on a daily basis. And one thing I’ve noticed is that for most of us, our inner … [Read more...] about How to Talk Back to Your Inner Critic
11 Picture Books for Celebrating Pride at Home
Parades aren’t happening where I live this year, so I asked my friend, children’s book author Meeg Pincus, for a list of her favorite picture books for celebrating Pride from home! … [Read more...] about 11 Picture Books for Celebrating Pride at Home
How to Make a Decision
I heard myself say it again the other day: “I just don’t know the right answer.” I wasn’t even talking about anything super life-changing—just, like, what time to plan on a grocery run, or whether to go outside before the sun set, or which book … [Read more...] about How to Make a Decision
3 Things You Do NOT Need To Be In Charge Of Right Now
Last week, my older kids wanted to watch movies about elves and hobbits and swords. These are movies to watch after putting the younger kids to bed, so: late night hobbit movies. I watched with them and learned an important lesson. If you stay up … [Read more...] about 3 Things You Do NOT Need To Be In Charge Of Right Now
How Full Is Your Tank REALLY?
So. About that time I accidentally gave myself food poisoning... (I promise we’re going somewhere with this.) How are we doing today, loves? Is your tank full? Are we running on empty? (Please know that this is the SUM TOTAL of my ability to … [Read more...] about How Full Is Your Tank REALLY?
One Trick for Letting Go of Tension
Quick question: Where are you holding tension in your body right now? Is it in your neck? In your lower back? The pit of your stomach? Your forehead? I keep noticing that I’m holding ridiculous amounts of tension right between my shoulder … [Read more...] about One Trick for Letting Go of Tension
3 Ways to STOP Feeling Overwhelmed
Let’s talk about feeling overwhelmed and how to, you know, NOT. Lately it feels like every day lasts actually FOREVER, and at the same time, at the end of the day I feel like I did… maybe nothing? At least, nothing I can point to and … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to STOP Feeling Overwhelmed
9 Tools to Empower You Right Now
Sometimes—maybe especially when your world is in upheaval, like, I don’t know, MAYBE BECAUSE WE’RE IN THE MIDDLE OF A GLOBAL PANDEMIC, just for one example—old STUFF comes up. Old habits. Old coping strategies. Old stories. Old fears. Old … [Read more...] about 9 Tools to Empower You Right Now
Is It Helping or Is It Numbing?? One Way To Tell
Lately, all my social media feeds seem to be either a competition to do the MOST or a competition to do the LEAST. On the one hand, we have the “learn a new language and take up kick-boxing from home!” message. On the other, we have the “today … [Read more...] about Is It Helping or Is It Numbing?? One Way To Tell
How to Find YOUR Next Right Thing
The other night, I pinched a nerve in my neck. My first thought was—well, TECHNICALLY, my first thought involved a string of expletives. But my SECOND thought was: Well! Good news, we found where I’m storing all my stress and … [Read more...] about How to Find YOUR Next Right Thing
1 Trick For When You’re Worried About What MIGHT Happen
Okay, I need to tell you the Yoga Pants Story. Because this week I keep finding myself spinning out into FUTURE ANXIETIES. What if…? What will we do when…? What about…? I could come up with these all day. … [Read more...] about 1 Trick For When You’re Worried About What MIGHT Happen
How To Get Alone Time In a House Full of People
This morning my daughter Ev wanted me to watch her ride her scooter outside. This sounded like an awesome plan—I figured I would grab my tea and sit on the front doorstep and be alone with my thoughts while she was busy scooting. Doesn’t that … [Read more...] about How To Get Alone Time In a House Full of People