I’m entering 2026 without goals . Not because I lack direction, but because I know what I need. I need steadiness. I need fewer outcomes to chase and more solid ground beneath my feet. I need space to operate without urgency, without constantly asking what comes next. After months of sustained decision-making, adaptation, and emotional labor, achievement is no longer the measure I am reaching for. This year is not about pushing forward. It is about standing steady. The image

As we step into the new year, I've chosen the word 'cleanse' to guide my journey through 2024. This powerful term resonates with me on...

You know when you have those moments where you just seem like you are in a funk and can’t escape your own personal misery? Maybe a life...

For over a decade there has been a trend to ditch traditional New Year’s resolutions and pick one word to concentrate on for an entire...

I had insomnia last night. At 3:00 a.m. I was in bed, wide awake, consumed with thoughts, and unable to direct my mind to a peaceful...

Have you ever played the popular party game “Would You Rather?” It is a game where a person has to make a decision, usually between two...

It is the middle of April 2020 and our country is in crisis. There is no doubt that the Corona-virus is an emotionally significant event...

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There is no doubt that there are moments or even full days where life is chaotic at home or at work. Maybe it is 20 things happening all...

You know those moments in life, whether good or bad, that are so defining they mark a new chapter in your life? One year ago I began a...

By the end of December, too many parties, cocktails, cookies, and lavish meals leave people feeling dull, stressed, bloated, and...

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This is the sixth post in a series reflecting on the book The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale. This summary and...

This is the fifth post in a series reflecting on the book The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale. This summary and...

This is the fourth post in a series reflecting on the book The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale. This summary and...

This is the third post in a series reflecting on the book The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale. This summary and...

Peale says that to be happier and healthier you need to empty your mind of struggles and change the pattern of your thoughts.

When you think negatively, “you are mistrusting your ability to meet responsibilities or to grasp opportunities”