Life is more than how productive we are or how many things we can check off our to do list. True rest is difficult if we believe that everything has to be earned. We need to nurture our relationships with our loved ones, friends, and especially ourselves. Spending time in these areas is essential, but may get placed on the backburner because we are so busy. Don’t Rush Taking the time to walk from one destination, without rushing, doesn’t take that much extra time. You will notice the people and your surroundings if you don’t rush. It’s the difference between

I was losing interest in my old hobbies and needed something that would help me center myself again. I needed to find something I could do in little pockets of time and was portable. Little did I know that this would come from an entirely unexpected avenue. New Hobby After a hard time of caring for my mom, I noticed that regular exercise and meditation weren’t helping me take my mind off of my many challenges. Someone casually mentioned Wordle to me and their eyes lit up when they would talk about their daily fix. I noticed the first time

How do you achieve work life balance during changing or challenging circumstances? This can be due to illness, caregiving, our mental health, changing priorities, desire for change, etc. Many of us are taught to give 110% to work and make this the highest priority. I noticed that this caused inner conflict for me when I was going through a transition or challenge. It’s good to remember that at the end of our time on earth, the relationships we formed are what we will hold dear. Here are some suggestions: Adjust Your Expectations You won’t be able to work the way