Plaid Paddle Musings & More
“And So I Did” – Something I Thought I Would Never
If you have watched the video and survived my enthusiastic delivery, just skip down to “This Changed my Life?” section below. And So I Did - The Exercise: Everyone has something that they would love to change or bring into their life that seems possible, but...
Why Self-Help Books Annoy Me
Just in case you were wondering if I’ve always been a model of efficiency and forward momentum, I have not*. Furthermore, I’ve had experience on the other side of this scenario more than once, so trust me, no judgement. I’ve discovered a new occupational hazard of...
Are You at a Critical Crossroads?
Sometimes you know that you're at a crossroads. Countless movies and books have been dedicated to the trials and tribulations of a heroine on the precipice of a life defining decision* Obvious big crossroads: You can easily see how these decisions will send you on one...
Do You Need a Reset Ritual?
The Reset Ritual The problem with motivation is that although it can carry you on a good streak with the productive stuff, for example, a workout streak, but it can also carry you on a bad streak, for example, if you’ve started binge-watching a TV show on a Tuesday...
Are You More Stubborn than you Think?
Trying Something New I was at a weekend Yoga & Mindfulness retreat up North with a really cool group of women when I decided to attend the workshop on mindful eating. I chose to go to that sessions because I’m not sure, but I don’t think that my desire to eat my...
When Excuses Dress up as Decisions
The very best excuses don't sound like excuses at all, they sound like carefully thought out decisions backed up with conviction. Maybe even a fist-pump if you're into that sort of thing. The excuses that I want to call out fall into two genres, but they are both...