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Today’s big idea is that perimenopause does end. Technically, perimenopause ends when it has been 12 months since your last period. Then you get your wings and graduate to the next phase of your life. The average length of the… more →
Today’s big idea is that something that can help you keep track with your efforts to start a new habit is to keep some kind of record of every time you do it. It doesn’t have to be fancy. It… more →
Rhode Island, where I live and where my paternal ancestors have lived for generations, has a funny status symbol: the all-numeric license plate. I know. It’s weird. But that’s the thing about Rhode Island—we pride ourselves on being quirky. Since… more →
Today is Monday, March 22nd and we are just over one year in to the pandemic, two days into spring, and one week into Daylight Savings Time. It’s a time of big transitions all around. This week’s theme is meant… more →
Today’s big idea is that during times of transition, it’s easier than ever to judge someone. Which is ironic, because this is when we need to offer each other the most tolerance we can muster. After all, we’re all recovering… more →
Today’s big idea is that establishing boundaries is a huge opportunity to exercise self-compassion. I think for most of us, we think about boundaries primarily as a means of self-protection, which they are, but thinking of them solely that way… more →
Today’s big idea is that it’s easy to focus on paying your bills. We even say things like, “well, it pays the bills” when we describe our job. Or in our moments of panic we think, but how will I… more →
Today’s big idea is that a pre-requisite to true relaxation is a feeling of safety. After all, you can’t relax if you feel like there’s anything that could possibly be a threat nearby. I mean, doesn’t that make sense, just… more →
Today’s stress reduction methods are of the “done for you” variety. They take a longer amount of time than the methods we discussed in Tuesday and Wednesday’s episodes. (Generally about an hour.) They also cost money. But there is a… more →
Today’s big idea is my best tip for ensuring that you actually DO all the summery things that you love the most, so that you don’t roll up to September with that nagging feeling that you didn’t have the summer… more →