Good thing number one Making time for the outdoors (nearly) every day because my body, mind and soul need it. Good thing number two Living in a city that is such a delight to explore because it makes our current situation a bit more bearable. Good thing number three Celebrating the milestone birthday of my
Good thing number one Enjoying a podcast while taking a mid-day break to stroll the neighborhood because the podcast message was extremely relevant and the time away from my desk and in the sun greatly improved the day. Good thing number two Digging into yoga teacher training content (and deciding to pivot to another program)
Good thing number one Receiving unexpected good news that comes with an opportunity to be excited and hopeful because it’s nice to feel that way. Good thing number two Magnolias because they are magnificent and I’m grateful to live in a place where I get to enjoy them. Good thing number three A long weekend
Good thing number one Picking up a stack of library books I’ve been waiting to read because, frankly, it’s amazing this resource exists (and continues to be available amidst a global pandemic). Good thing number two The feeling of a Friday before a three-day weekend because we could all use a little positive energy right
The past week was a rough one (to say the least) and it made for a difficult exercise in creating this post — but, it’s especially in times like these, that finding the bright spots in the form of gratitude is so very important. I challenge you to take a few moments today to identify three things for which you’re grateful.
good thing number one: bidding adieu to 2020 because I have hope for better things to come in the new year. good thing number two: sneaking away from work a few hours early to enjoy a jaunt through the San Francisco Botanical Gardens because nature is good for the soul — and we’re so lucky
Good thing number one: Finding joy and the Christmas spirit because it’s everywhere if you take time to pause and look around. Good thing number two: A sustainable holiday craft because it was fun to try something new that adds to our Christmas decor but not to landfills. Good thing number three: A Christmas at
Good thing number one: Searching out holiday decor and lights because it’s a fun and safe way to explore the city and get into the holiday spirit. Good thing number two: A virtual wreath-making class because it was an entertaining way to exercise our creativity muscles — and a good reminder that perfection has no
Good thing number one: Time away from work because, as it turns out, you don’t need to go somewhere for rest, relaxation, and a reset — it’s about your mindset, not your location. Good thing number two: A deliciously decadent holiday meal at home because it was a rewarding day of cooking punctuated with video
Good thing number one: A new writing challenge to get my creativity flowing because it’s been pretty stagnant for a while. Good thing number two: The opportunity to share space (virtually) and experience with two extraordinarily inspiring women because it was a welcome break from an emotional rollercoaster of a week. Good thing number three:
