The Being & The Doing EPISODE 15: Clearing the Clutter that Holds You Back From Marie Kondo to the Minimalists everyone is looking for ways to declutter. In part one of a 3 part series on Clearing the Clutter I explore our addiction to stuff. How did we get to this place where clutter overwhelms…
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How to Have a Bold Conversation
You’ve been there. Something needs to be said to someone. Perhaps for a long time it’s needed to be said. But you are afraid of what might happen if you actually speak what’s on your mind. Yes that conversation….the one that immediately popped into your head when you read that. Maybe the topic is delicate…
[Podcast EP 14] What You Don’t Know about Gratitude
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 14: What You Don’t Know about Gratitude Gratitude is not just the latest new age fad. Research shows that a regular gratitude practice can make us happier and healthier. In this episode I debunk a few myths about gratitude and challenge you to change your thinking about counting your…
13 Gratitude Quotes to Inspire You
From an early age our parents taught us to say thank you. It is just part of being a kind human being. These days gratitude has been getting a lot of attention, ever since Oprah encouraged everyone to grab a pen and start a gratitude journal. The truth is gratitude is not a new age…
Rough road ahead: How to manage when life gets hard
Rough Road Ahead: How to manage when life gets hard Update: This post was originally published February 2013 and has been updated with new content. It’s that time of the year again. The weather is warmer, the snow is gone and they are popping up everywhere. I don’t mean green sprouts in the garden. I’m…
[Podcast EP 13] Stress Management with Sound Wellness
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 13: Stress Management with Sound Wellness If you are looking for ways to help manage stress in your life, then this episode will give you some new things to try. My special guest for this The Being and The Doing conversation is Sharon Carne. We dive into the topic…
[Podcast EP 12] How to Create a Mindfulness Habit
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 12: How to Create a Mindfulness Habit The mindfulness exercise of pausing is pretty simple. What is more challenging is remembering to do it. With busy lives we simply forget to take a mindful pause until we have created a habit of doing it throughout our day. In this…