Creating an Evening Routine...

“I have found that if you love life, life will love you back.” Arthur Rubenstein Many of you are familiar with our Good Morning Routine, a structure to maximize the day ahead and put us in a positive place ready to make the most of the day. A Good Evening Routine is an equally important component of a strong foundation. It allows us to recap and give thanks for the day while also preparing for the day ahead. In this article I’ll share how to create your own happy & healthy evening routine, step-by-step… (more…) ...

Don’t Forget to Double Back for Yo...

While working on two books, establishing a business and raising my daughter (who was a toddler then), my days were always too short, and my stress level was at its peak. The demands on my time were great and the first thing to go, to make room for those demands, was my daily walk. (more…) ...

How long will you think about it?...

“To think too long about doing a thing often becomes its undoing.”—Eva Young Good morning! When was the last time you felt truly overwhelmed? Maybe it was last week, or last month, or maybe it is right now, this very minute. Have your “to-dos” piled up so high that they are robbing the joy from your days and taking the skip from your step? When we are overwhelmed, we can often trace the feeling to one of four sources: 1. When we fail to allow enough time for the unexpected, tasks pile up and all of a sudden we find ourselves anxious or struggling to stay above...

8 Ideas for Finding More Joy...

Have you ever climbed into bed wondering, “Where did the day go?” Have you ever felt you were on a treadmill–trying to go “somewhere” that never arrives? In our busy world, we often find ourselves living on auto-pilot with one day blurring into the next. Several years ago, I implemented the “8 Challenge Life Principles” into my daily routine. These Principles take very little time and are so simple to implement–you could start using them tomorrow if you like. The Principles have allowed me to...

Create More Energy in Your Life Part 2...

In last week’s challenge we explored physical and emotional energy. This week, we turn our focus to two other types of energy–Productive and Spiritual. If you missed the first article, you can view it by clicking here. Types of Energy: Physical energy: influenced by our daily lifestyle habits, food intake and fitness levels Emotional Energy: influenced by our thoughts and attitude Productive Energy: influenced by our actions and mindset Spiritual Energy: influenced by our connections and self-care Productive Energy One of my goal...