There is an abundance of advice on how to treat your self well through sound nutrition, adequate movement (exercise), sleep, and healthy relationships. But, what about self-care through fun or other pleasures? If you’re all about getting work done and meeting your...
I envy people who relax often and easily. For me and other ambitious perfectionists, it’s surprisingly hard to rest. I’m “working on it”–which, ironically, isn’t my preferred approach. Working on resting seems like an oxymoron!...
This post about gaining weight has nothing to do with careers but I felt called to write it and share it here, even though it is quite personal. Stretch pants ignorance Like most people who have been working from home 100%, I’ve spent much of COVID dressed in...
If someone were to ask you what you value, could you tell them? You could probably list a few of your values quite easily, and even describe how these play out in your life. You might even be honest enough to talk about the ones you struggle to live by, despite their...
Raúl and I celebrated 25 years together in October. Unlike in past years when we barely acknowledged the milestone of another year, we decided to do something special this time. Not because it felt obligatory, but because we both genuinely wanted to recognize this...
I found this page in a notebook the other day. It’s my daughter’s handwriting and, aside from the words “My parents are always saying”, the page is blank. (Lest you think I was digging around my daughter’s personal things, I’ll...
