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