Wondering…helps our nervous system slow down and chill out, while creating a state of flow REFLECT Can you set up a time this week to just wonder?  No agenda, no goal, just letting your mind rest…

“We are born makers”…when was the last time you made something with your hands?   THE WHAT When was the last time you created something…? How far back do you have to go? Yesterday, last week, last year…?   If you cast your mind back to your childhood, do you have memories of making and creating? […]

THE WHAT People are sometimes afraid of power.  Afraid of their own power. Power means operating from a place of inner strength, confidence, and authenticity. It involves being true to yourself and your values while effectively influencing and inspiring others. It feels like inner peace, calmness, clarity, a grounded confidence, a deep belief in your abilities, […]

Simplicity….is about refinement. THE WHAT Simplicity is the act of refinement in every aspect of our lives.   THE WHY When we let go of the excess—whether it’s physical clutter, mental noise, or unnecessary commitments—we create space for joy, creativity, and genuine connections. Studies have shown that refining our lives can lead to fewer distractions […]

The Power of Quiet Confidence THE WHAT We all have a few people in our lives that that have quiet confidence.   It’s subtle, but strong, it’s genuine and kind, it’s grounded and unassuming, and it feels calming to be around.    Quite confidence is the idea of developing a self belief that is deeply rooted in […]

THE IDEA We never really talk about what gives us energy and what drains us, maybe because we are expected to just accept things asthey are. Yet often we find ourselves exhausted, annoyed, anxious, irritated with others, maybe irritated with life and we don’t know why. Or the opposite-excited, joyful, light, curious, invigorated. The idea […]

NEUROPLASTICITY | that ability to rewire your brain for new ways of living  THE WHAT Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to change and rewire with new knowledge and information.   The good news? That means we can fundamentally change the way we think and turn the negative chatter down. The best news?  Emotional intelligence can help the […]

1. “I believe in kindness, also in mischief.” Mary Oliver 2. “When you find people who not only tolerate your quirks but celebrate them with glad cries of “Me, too!” be sure to cherish them.  Because those weirdos are your tribe.” Sweatpants and Coffee 3. “Generally, niceness involves doing something that is pleasing or agreeable. […]

THE PRACTICE What’s that one thing you say you can’t do, but you really want to say, haven’t done yet?

We have over 60,000 automatic thoughts every single day, and most of these are  negative.  Hence ANTS
Worst thing?  They are almost the exact same every day.