I was out of whack and in a slump yesterday (and the day before and day before and probably the day before that). The sludge is still lapping at my ankles today. I hate falling into a slump. While I…
Looking At Snapshots
When we read an article on how to eat, meditate like a pro, tone our abs, or ace an interview, it’s just that — an article with an idea. We can take it or leave it. When we see an…
Getting More Done
Thoughts on beating burnout and becoming more productive — with my teen in mind. Dear Lexie, “Get more done!!!!” is on my brain right now — this space is quicksand. I know you’ve spent plenty of time in “go harder,…
Sacrificing Isn’t Noble
This is a letter to my oldest as she approaches her high school graduation. Dear Lexie, Thank you for inviting me to your baccalaureate service. I’m delighted to support and celebrate you and your accomplishments. The ceremony included lovely talks…
Self-Care: Love/Hate, Is/Isn’t
Self-care: I have a love/hate relationship with this concept. I love it because I’ve learned the hard way that when I’m treating myself like a garbage dump (mentally, physically, emotionally, and any other way), it’s way, way harder to show…
Depression, Illness View, Power
Today I offer a musing on my experience with depression. I struggled with a severe bout of depression in my later teens and twenties, and the experience and how pieces of depression are part of me continue to inform my…
A Working Theory and Other Notes to Self
Today I could use some reminders to self. So here goes: I can’t parent “wrong”. There are an infinite number of ways something could be done (and I can never know exactly what would be best for someone else because…
Changing the Cat’s Pajamas
I’m getting ready for a talk on supporting our kids in building positive self image (7pm on 3/1/18 at Fisher Middle School in Los Gatos, CA, for those interested and in the area). As I’ve been refining (and retweaking and…
Getting to Positive Self Image…
Positive self image. What does “positive self image” mean to you? I used to think positive self image was a place to get to where I’d finally feel good about myself all of the time. It was a place where…