Essays

  • Monday, 11/6/23: Talking about “life” routines I’m loving right now

    Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday, a short story and a roundup of positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a…

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  • November 2023 Intentions

    I’m writing this on a chilly, rainy Sunday, cozied up with a cup of coffee, thinking about how Wednesday is NOVEMBER 1! November is the kickoff to some very fun and festive months, followed by the lovely return to routine and fresh start of January. I love this time of year and cannot wait. Traveling and plans-wise, November will start off…

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  • From time-to-time, I love reflecting about what routines or rhythms are working well for me at the moment.   Routines and rhythms are subjective to so many factors – and really do ebb and flow based on what else is on our plate, our season of life and other factors. That’s why I think it’s fun to capture in real-time what’s working well…

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  • Pivoting, Not Panicking 

    The other Sunday, I unexpectedly had two similar experiences. I was excited that the yoga studio by me was offering a morning class, so I got up early and made my way there. However, as I turned the corner to the studio, I could tell something was wrong. At 15 minutes before class, the studio is usually bright, open and…

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  • Monday, 10/30/23: Talking about planning for November

    Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday, a short story and a roundup of positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a…

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  • Monday, 10/23/23: Talking about work-related routines I’m loving and recs from my mom

    Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday, a short story and a roundup of positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a…

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  • Monday, 10/16/23: Talking about pivoting and filling our cups

    Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday, a short story and a roundup of positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a…

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  • Monday, 10/9/23: Talking about the Chicago marathon and falliday!

    Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday, a short story and a roundup of positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a…

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  • Last Sunday, I completed a big personal goal and ran my first half marathon. It was an amazing day! Overall, I had a really great experience. I mean… there aren’t many things in life that are as straightforward as following a training plan and crossing a literal finish line 🙂 But what made the experience all the more meaningful is that…

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  • Monday, 10/2/23: Talking about reflections from a half marathon

    Happy Monday! It’s a new week, which means it’s time for your next Monday motivation newsletter. Read on below for some steps to a happier Monday, a short story and a roundup of positive thoughts to get your week started. Three Steps to a Happier Monday Each newsletter starts with three prompts to inspire gratitude and simple intention setting. Take a…

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  • October 2023 Intentions

    We still have a week of September left, but I always get excited when I see October 1 creeping up on the calendar. The start of October reminds of a quote from Anne of Green Gables, where Anne is described as “reveling in the world of color about her,” (love that description) and saying, “I’m so glad I live in a world…

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  • Preparing for rain

    I’m so excited to be back to writing this morning after a trip to Ireland (!) for fun, followed by quick turnaround trip to New York for work. Some very high highs these past two weeks, but I’m also very happy to be home and settled. I do love a routine! Ireland was incredible. I included some of my favorite…

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