Surrender Control: How to Focus on Skills and Habits Instead
Sometimes life feels like it is spinning out of control. Pet care disappears before a trip. A health diagnosis or injury catches you off guard. Money issues leave you feeling…
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How to Celebrate Milestones in Unconventional Ways
In November, I shared ten non-food, non-cost celebrations anyone can do to mark important achievements. This week I thought again about how people celebrate and how personal such time markers…
Changing Seasons: How to Adapt on the Trail
In this week's blog post, I contrast two recent hikes while reflecting on how the changing seasons mirror our personal growth. The first, a five-hour ramble around the summits of…
How to Make Change Stick: Client Questions Answered
We're halfway through March Madness. I've set an intention to complete all of my practicum coaching sessions by March 31. The NBC-HWC (National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach) certification…
Gratitude Practice: Cultivating Your Unique Habit
As November approaches, it's the perfect time to practice gratitude. Establishing such an approach is a great way to appreciate life's blessings. In this post, we'll introduce you to how…
How To Use Journal Prompts to Embrace Autumn Changes
This week provided a deep dive into furthering my education. Self-study material for becoming an NBC-HWC (National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach). Enrollment in a course called The Art of…
Forest Bathing: Getting Started
Before I share my recent experience with forest bathing, I wish to extend deep gratitude to Chloe Lee, affiliated with Cascadia Forest Therapy. She first introduced me to the practice…
How To Develop a Life Purpose Map
On Saint Patrick's Day, I wanted to do something special to mark the halfway point in my series of Active Ajax Adventures. For our 26th outing, what started as a…
Granite Mountain: October Balm For the Spirit
To celebrate the change of seasons, this week Ajax and I participated in our annual pilgrimage to the summit of Granite Mountain. In 2020, Ajax overheated on the descent. We…
Decisional Balance: How to Use It to Help Make Choices
Saturday morning I wrestled with the pros and cons of hiking. The weather forecasted rain starting around noon. My daughter, who starts her sophomore year at U. of Washington this…