Elmo… walks into a bar?
“Elmo experiences a dark night of the soul” by Alexandra Petri
I read this article in the Washington Post and absolutely loved it. …but then tears welled up in my eyes. 😢
Happiness vs Fulfillment
Happiness vs Fulfillment: What they don't teach us about joy.
I used to say that “the little things were the best.”
A good cup of coffee in the morning. A delicious meal with friends. A nice bottle of wine…
This motto still holds true, but my definition has shifted.
I can see in hindsight that I was simply following the bread crumbs of dopamine… as we are biologically programmed to do… and, because so many of my “little things” involved an artificially high dopamine supply (from booze, especially) this led me down a treacherous path.
I didn’t know the difference between “switches” and “seeds” back then...
Alcohol & Your Immune System
I can hear my immune system cheering for every single day without alcohol.
Not kidding. This was one of the things that kept me going in the early days:
Myth Busting
Just a quick myth-busting sesh to start out the year. 🤓
Would you benefit from a break? Absolutely.
Does that mean you have a “problem?” Absolutely not.
Whether you’re sober-curious or sober-serious, it’s possible to reach your goals WITHOUT deprivation or “missing out”…
What’s a Mindset Coach?
What tf is a mindset coach, anyway!? Check out this short video for an answer to my most frequently asked question.
🧠 This mindset stuff is real.
🧠 It’s powerful.
🤓 And it works.
Start the Year Slowly
🌊. . …starting this year slowly. I think that might be my theme for 2024.
To slow down. Lean back in my chair…
And—in-between sprints of productivity & creation—to continue to hone my skills for ::REST::
‘23 was a wild ride. …an experimental “break from booze” led to a monumental epiphany which turned into a rekindled life’s purpose. (whoops? 😅)
Like a transformational gauntlet of growth and change…
Years That Ask Questions
“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.”
~Zora Neale Hurston
Life is in constant flux… but when you’re in a period of stress & hustle, it can feel really hard to hang onto perspective.
I know for me—back when I was living in full-on burnout—I was just trying to get through *each day* and couldn’t seem to access the capacity to see the big picture…
The Science of why it’s Not Your Fault
It’s not your fault, my friend. 💌
If you’re drinking more than you’d like to… or even just more than you used to.
Alcohol hacks into our survival mechanisms… the programming in the way back of the brain.
And this subconscious programming, coupled with our bodies’ incredible ability to process toxins [and keep us alive!] creates the perfect storm…
The Importance of Rest
You should sit in nature for 20 minutes a day...
Unless you're busy, then you should sit for an hour.
—Zen proverb
Ok, I know. 🙄 This often the hardest thing to do, but sincerely:
It is *precisely* when you’re feeling the busiest, the most overwhelmed and stretched-too-thin… that you should prioritize self-care and ::rest::
Alcohol and Anxiety
The irony is staggering.
And the connection between alcohol and anxiety is clear: