I haven’t been posting as much lately because I’ve had a lot on my plate. If I’m being honest: I can’t do everything all the time. Instead of staying up even later and fretting about how I’ll find time to post, I’ve just tried to let it be. Whenever I start to feel guilty about …
In a previous article I talked about embracing a beginner’s mindset. I thought about this approach again today when I attended a hot yoga class. The format of class is almost exactly the same each time: the temperature of the room, the length and order of the postures, even what the teacher says. The only …
We’ve been duped. Here in America, we have been led to believe that more hours in a classroom will make our kids more successful; more profitable businesses will make our communities more prosperous; and buying more things will make us happier. It wasn’t just one person who told us these lies. It was societal shift …
In our culture knowledge is prized. Everyone wants to be in-the-know. When we don’t know we experience vulnerability, humility, and beginner status. People often associate these feelings with negativity, but embracing them can truly change our lives. Vulnerability is important because it is how we grow. We must be vulnerable when we try new things, …
I have always been a thinker and I am obsessed with efficiency, but it wasn’t until recently that I realized the (ironic) inefficiency of my thought process. I tend to ruminate, and the more invested I am in ruminating, the more anxious I become. The more anxiety I feel, the more time I invest ruminating. …