Category: mindfullness

Act Like a Kid (insight two) – “Do I have to?!?!”

Act like a kid – some thoughts on personal discipline. Back in late November I wrote my first post in the “Act like a kid” series. I guess I can’t really call it a series yet if I’ve only authored one post under this theme…and that it’s taken me more than two months to pen… Continue reading Act Like a Kid (insight two) – “Do I have to?!?!”

500 Days of (mostly) Mindfulness

So today marks my 500th consecutive day of meditating, and by meditating, I mean spending 10-12 minutes each morning (after coffee) listening to an app called “Calm” that I downloaded onto my smartphone. Most of the time I listen to this guy named Jeff Warren. Jeff has a really relaxing voice; talks frequently about mindfulness/meditation… Continue reading 500 Days of (mostly) Mindfulness

Another lesson from the past 1,000+ days

About a week ago I shared a post about a few of the things I’ve learned over the course of taking a 1,000-day break from alcohol. Well, 1,000 days have come and gone, and the lessons learned have been more than just a few; this post captures another learning that I’m very grateful for. 1,000+… Continue reading Another lesson from the past 1,000+ days

A few of the things I’ve learned over the past 1,000 days

1,000 days ago, I decided to challenge myself to take a break from alcohol. Initially the goal was to go for 60-days but it just continued, and over time it became less about not drinking and more about overall physical and emotional wellness. I’ve gained so much over this period and this post highlights of… Continue reading A few of the things I’ve learned over the past 1,000 days

Joy – through habits/consistency?

Our brains are wired to experience joy or to suppress pain (whether physical or emotional), but are we also able to experience joy through the consistent practice of healthy habits? Those who know me well are aware that I embarked on a no-alcohol break about two-and-a-half years ago (well before the COVID-19 pandemic) and as… Continue reading Joy – through habits/consistency?

Emotional Pain (it’s essentially the same as physical pain)

Have you ever tripped while running up a flight of stairs and bashed your shin? It hurts like hell, right!? Or, have you had to manage a lingering back or knee issue that, while not debilitating, is a constant and nagging source of angst, frustration and discomfort? These are just two very basic examples from… Continue reading Emotional Pain (it’s essentially the same as physical pain)