Welcome to the X.

X as in the unique mix of decisions and experiences that will bring you meaning and joy in your next chapter. Think practical tools, a little inspiration and more than a few stories of those who’ve jumped the hurdle.
HealthRelationships
September 17, 2020

Death of a hug

I have to make a bold admission: I am a hugger. I’m not ashamed of that—it’s how I express myself (to those who are willing) to embrace in friendship. If we have learned anything from the global pandemic it’s that there is now a certainty…
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HealthMeaning
September 17, 2020

Lessons from COVID-19

There is a lot to unpack from the experience of living through a global pandemic, politics aside. I’m talking about personal experiences and lessons. The pandemic, for me, has highlighted the importance of things like: resilience and finding new ways of getting things done, preventative…
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Health
September 17, 2020

Laughter

The saying goes that “laughter is the best medicine”. While I don’t think it can cure COVID-19, there are some very well documented effects from a good healthy dose of laughter. Here are a few: Laughter relaxes the whole body and relieves tension. Laughter boosts…
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HealthMastery
June 7, 2020

Change

For change—real change—to happen, there must be a reason. Sometimes, that reason is thrust upon us. Like the global pandemic that has told us clearly and forcibly that we must change our behaviors and observe sensible social distancing, wearing protective masks, etc. Or there is…
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FitnessHealth
May 30, 2020

What YOU can do

If you’re in the age group of “most vulnerable”, you probably see the world through different lenses. Our patterns have changed. Our freedom has been limited. Our lives are in jeopardy. We can take some action to protect ourselves beyond washing hands, wearing protective gear…
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HealthMastery
May 28, 2020

Brick wall

Have you ever come to a problem that seemed as if there was no good solution? Your will might tempt you to keep hitting the wall in hopes of breaking through. You might hit it over and over again because, well, it’s your way. The…
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HealthMeaning
May 26, 2020

Of self-doubt, self-aggression and self-pity

The first is ok…we’re allowed to doubt our capabilities, our abilities, our knowledge. It’s actually a good way of testing ourselves and what we know or believe. Self-aggression—the act of beating yourself up—is not ok! Self-pity also falls into the category of a no-no. While…
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HealthMastery
May 24, 2020

Battling with decisions

I spoke with a client today who is approaching retirement (he’s been considering the timing for a while).  Now that he’s recovered from his battle with COVID and is helping his wife do the same, he is still feeling doubts and maybe even some guilt…
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