Well, the deed is done. Last Saturday morning, I finally broke up with my Fitbit. It had been a long time coming and the telltale signs were all there — my connection to the device had grown weaker, my goals and beliefs had changed, I found myself making less and less of an effort to … Continue reading
Category Archives: Personal Challenges
Catching up on Days 4-9
Thankfully, I’ve given myself some grace when it comes to catching up on my daily affirmations and reflections. I’m currently in-between getting Clara off the bus and waiting to pick Elyse up from her after-school activity and have decided that now would be the perfect time to play a little catch up. So, here we … Continue reading
Day 3: Today, I AM…
Thriving! “I reap the benefits of a life spent in health, joy and contribution.” Happy Thrive-Day, friends! Just a quickie post to keep myself honest and on-task. Per the usual, it’s been a day of catching up and trying to get ahead of the game a bit as we head into the weekend. I started … Continue reading
Giving within, not Giving up
Author’s Note: The purpose of this entry is not to discuss religion or religious beliefs. Its sole intent is to engage in a dialogue about the relationship between behavior and the current state of affairs in this particular author’s life and was inspired by a dear friend’s Facebook query. Thanks for the inspiration, B. 🙂 … Continue reading
Revamped 2020 Fitness Plan
Now that Christmas is over, fitness-driven visions of 2020 have been dancing in my head. Actually, they have been waltzing around in my brain for quite some time, but with less than two days left of 2019, they have picked up more into swing mode. As I mentioned in my last post, I haven’t been … Continue reading
I’ve been hiding…
Dear Friends Near and Far, As it is in my nature to begin most of my emails and occasional handwritten notes, I hope that all is well with you and that you’ve been enjoying the holiday season so far! How is it December 20th already? I honestly can’t believe that it’s that time of year … Continue reading
Now I’m Found…
It’s hard to imagine what it’s like to actually be someone else. To look at them and wonder, “Why are they unhappy? They seem to have it all.” But, what most people can’t see are the very things that actually define another individual. Back in my BC (before children)/SAHM (stay-at-home-mom) days, I used to teach … Continue reading
On Your Mark, Get Set…
At least some point during our lifetimes, we will all, inevitably, be challenged. Sometimes, challenges find us, and other times we choose to seek them out, to face them head on. I just happen to be one of those people who chooses to seek out personal challenges as a way to off-set those times when … Continue reading