THE BLOG

This year I’m challenging myself to fully complete a draft of my memoir of being a juvenile delinquent. More than a decade ago, pieces were a regular feature on my blog. I’ll be sharing snippets to continue to hold myself accountable because it’s tiiiime to complete this birth journey.

Having a word for the year is so much more interesting than setting goals (you can have those too). A word for the year help with intention, and it can surprise you in the ways it shows up.

Life has been a whirlwind of changes in the past few months, which is a common pattern in my life with the transition from Winter to Spring. Even though I love change, it takes time to adapt and integrate the shifts. I catch my internal judge being extra judgey when I need to rest, go to a café rather than make tea at home, or slug out on the couch for a mindless binge fest.

Are you putting pressure on yourself to make money or to work in a particular way? This year marks a big year for changing my money beliefs. I started in on money work intentionally once a girlfriend in 2020 told me I likely qualify for PUA — pandemic unemployment assistance. That was my first time receiving unemployment, and it held powerful lessons for me.

Before Autumn began, I wrote a blog post similar to My #1 Tactic for Overcoming Summer Stagnation*… but Autumn energy is different for me. In Summer I feel heavy & sluggish. I struggle to enjoy the heat and light, so that list served as a reminder of ways to enjoy a season that's challenging.

What do you do when you’re facing your least favorite season? Summer is the most challenging season for me, so I’m always looking at different tactics and mindset strategies to lean into Summer’s gifts