Essays

  • Monday, 7/10/23: Talking about adding something new during a busy time

    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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  • Did you know that yesterday (July 2) marked the halfway point of 2023? July 2 is the 183rd day of the year; 182 days remain until the end of the year. I’d love to know what you think: does being halfway through 2023 feel right to you? Some years by July, I can’t believe six months have flown by; some years it…

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  • Monday, 7/3/23: Talking about being halfway through 2023

    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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  • Notes from May 2023

    We’re over halfway through June but still want to take time to recap May. I love making these lists monthly to make note of/remember the big and little things that happen over the span of a few weeks. I need to apologize in advance though for any typos or sentences that seem like they were written haphazardly. My current state is living among…

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  • Monday, 6/19/23: Talking about notes from May

    Happy Monday! And Happy Father’s Day (one day late) to all the dad and dad-like figures out there! Hope everyone had a great time celebrating. It’s also 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…

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  • Monday, 6/12/23: Talking about four things to do today

    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, 6/5/23: Talking about summer planning

    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, 5/22/23: Talking about taking the long view and high school graduation fun

    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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  • The weekend before last I was at my brother Ryan’s college graduation. It was so fun and so great to be with family. And, as big, monumental occasions usually do, it prompted some introspection. As I sat in the chilly arena and waited for Ryan to walk across the stage, I was transported back to my college graduation. Seven years ago,…

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  • Monday, 5/15/23: Talking about advice for the college grad

    Happy Monday! And Happy Mother’s Day to all moms and mom figures out there! Hope everyone was able to celebrate, honor or connect with a mom yesterday.  It’s also 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…

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  • Looking back on the month of April today! I love taking a moment to scroll through my photos and reference my calendar to think about what I enjoyed, learned and want to remember from the month that just passed. A lot can happen in the span of four weeks. First, a check-in on aspirations I set at the beginning of…

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  • Monday, 5/8/23: Talking about notes from April 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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