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2020 is upon us even though I'm still processing my 2019. I usually like to use the new year as an excuse to take stock of where I am and where I'd like to be going, but I haven't been feeling like I have the bandwidth to set elaborate or aggressive goals for myself. This… Continue reading printable : a softer landing in 2020

I am convinced that, someday, I will save someone's life when I rescue them from drowning. I suspect not everyone shares this idea. Growing up on an island, I was taught to approach the water with deep respect and a simultaneous pride in my abilities and understanding of my limitations. When you're being pulled out… Continue reading on drowning

I've been pondering the difference between practice and habit since I sent the following Daylight Savings tweet: PSA: This is the best week of the year to re/start a morning exercise practice ⏰🌞 — Liz Welsh (@askmakethink) November 3, 2019 I think of habit as a cousin of routine. A habit is something you can… Continue reading habit vs. practice

The idea of "work life balance" seems to be falling out of fashion. As a goal, as a noun, as a static state, it's unrealistic and unachievable. But think about the last time you were actively balancing. Maybe you were a kid standing on one foot or making your way across the top of a… Continue reading balance is a verb

I like goals. I’m very into setting goals for myself, and make a point of reevaluating my goals and my life on a regular basis. A few times in the past I’ve followed rubrics or used workbooks to help me set and break down my annual goals. But the same thing always seems to happen:… Continue reading printable : what if 2019 sucks