New Year gives us the opportunity to make changes in our lives. Oftentimes, it is seen as a time of rebirth and the chance to start anew. Come January 1, we look at our bad habits, faults and flaws and resolve to do better in the future. Although it’s already the end of January, it’s not […]
Tuning out the inner critic
All too often, the voice that’s loudest in your head is not your encouraging, supportive, best self—it’s your peevish, sulky curmudgeon, who refuses to believe in your capabilities. Dealing with this constant inner critic can be a huge drain, exhausting your efforts before you even get started. And unfortunately the self-criticism often comes as a […]
Overcoming the winter blues
Still six weeks to go to spring. I have to confess the thrill of seeing that fresh white blanket of snow at dawn is gone. I have officially moved into the I-can’t-wait-for-winter-to-be-over phase. I’m cold all the time, and I feel like I never take your coat or hat off—even in my own house. The […]
Reflecting versus Resolving
“An idea is just a dream until you write it down…then it’s a goal.” —anonymous I am not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions. They never seem to last past January, and they tend to make me feel like a failure. I prefer to conduct an informal, intimate, year end review, when I […]