Let me guess, you do. Me too! Regardless of how much we love our work, it’s so important to take time off, get away, unplug, unwind, relax, rejuvenate and enjoy whatever it is that our hearts desire. Interestingly, I recently read a study about people who left their job to start theirown business. When asked why they made the leap, having more free time and being more in control of their schedule was one of the top two reasons. (The other: to make more money.) Anyway, despite free time being such a priority, when asked about their actual schedule as … Continue reading »

For the past week I’ve spent a lot more time than I’d like to admit watching the winter Olympics on TV. And while it’s definitely hindering my productivity, it’s totally stoking my inspiration. It started with the opening ceremonies and the parade of nations. I love seeing all the athletes from around the world and cheering for all the countries where I have some kind of connection. My poor husband had to endure my never-ending commentary that went something like this, “Yay Denmark! That’s where Michala is from, remember she stayed with us…. Yay Finland, that’s where Sanna is from … Continue reading »

I don’t know if it’s because of the new decade or what, but I am totally focused on handling tolerations these days. Tolerations are things we put up with that drain our energy, hold us back and cause us frustration, anxiety and stress. A toleration can be huge… like living in a cramped apartment in an undesirable neighborhood. Or it can be little and seemingly insignificant, like having a burnt out lightbulb in your coat closet. Some tolerations – like the burnt out lightbulb – can be addressed quickly and easily. Handling others can require a significant investment of time, … Continue reading »