1 day agoBreathing Techniques | Less Stress, More FunLet’s talk about practical stress reduction: breathing techniques! Now, I know, I know, this is a frequently discussed topic. Still, the reason we hear so much about the fundamental act of breathing is because learning these techniques can make a real difference in how you manage stress and show up…Podcast1 min readPodcast1 min read
3 days agoA River Needs No Goals | ProductivityA river needs no goals. It’s a living ecosystem that responds to the conditions at hand. The secret to being productive isn’t just by learning how to complete more tasks. As a coach, it doesn’t matter to me whether my clients have big goals, no goals, smart goals, enough goals…Goals3 min readGoals3 min read
Nov 30Asks and Offers | Less Stress, More FunWe’re in relationships constantly. With our families, with our careers or businesses, with ourselves. A key way to enjoy the less stress, more fun way of life is assessing times when a relationship is lopsided from either too much giving (offers) or too much taking (asks). In this week’s podcast…Podcast1 min readPodcast1 min read
Nov 27View from the 22nd Floor | MusingsThe other day, I worked from an office high above my town. Most of the time, I work remotely, so it was a treat to look out the massive windows at the cars rolling past and the construction in progress in the residential neighborhood nearby. I’m mesmerized by distance, changes…Musings3 min readMusings3 min read
Nov 23In Honor of Our Elders | Less Stress, More FunThis is the holiday season and that often means family gatherings. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: How a relationship with your elders can add to your life Ways you can honor your elders Inspiration for becoming the kind of elder you want to be Resources mentioned: “The…Podcast1 min readPodcast1 min read
Nov 20Do You Love to Leave? | PreferencesA few years back, I watched “World War Z.” The character Gerry Lane, played by Brad Pitt, says, “Movement is life.” This phrase stuck with me, probably because the force that drives my life was distilled down in those 3 simple words. I like to move. For years, I thought…Personality3 min readPersonality3 min read
Nov 165 Magic Messages | “Less Stress, More Fun” PodcastDo you love to receive messages from others? How about sending messages? Today I’ll share one of the best ways I know to manage stress and have more fun. Who knew messaging could be part of living the “Less Stress, More Fun” way? In this week’s podcast episode, I talk…Friendship1 min readFriendship1 min read
Nov 13In Praise of Snail Mail | FunDo you love to receive letters in the mail? Not bills or junk mail or packages containing items you ordered, but…notes. Cards. I love “snail” mail — the ol’ postal service delivery. I’ve always had a love affair with the mail. My granny’s kitchen was my literal home on earth…Mail3 min readMail3 min read
Nov 9The Good Ol’ Days | “Less Stress, More Fun” PodcastThis podcast was inspired by an average American GenX mom going down a rabbit hole of 80s music videos with her Gen Z kids. It got me thinking about the concept of nostalgia…and what I’ve learned over the years about why our teen years make such an impression on us…Nostalgia1 min readNostalgia1 min read
Nov 6Types of Pain | MusingsRecently, I had an injury. It caught me out of the blue, like injuries do, and led me to reflect, like I do. I was thinking about the times I’ve had physical pain and the mental pain that can accompany it. The opposite can be true, too. We might experience…Health3 min readHealth3 min read
