Posts Tagged ‘change’
To improve is to change: figuring out what works best
Have you ever made changes to improve your well-being, and then wondered if it was worth it? For the past six months, I’ve been tacking on new goals to support a healthier lifestyle (see “Incremental changes that add up”). In addition to adding a new supplement to my diet and daily strength-training, I’ve also upped…
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When you can’t see where you’re going: inching ahead
How often do we desire to make a change or move forward with a decision, but the specifics are unclear? I remember a cross-country trip through Texas decades ago when my husband and I hit a patch of thick and soupy fog, the visibility nil. My fingers clenched around the moving van’s steering wheel—our Ford…
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Planning for a new year: incremental changes that add up
As I planned for the new year, I considered how to set myself up for a successful 2024. For those armed with big “resolutions,” I applaud you. But for the majority of Americans who make resolutions, researchers noted in an article published by Ohio State University suggest that only 9% complete them. Further, 23% of…
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When too much happens at once: dealing with change
As a rule, I’m not good with change. Also me: I crave change. Otherwise, I become lazy or stagnant. Change is enlivening—bolstering me with energy. But when too much change happens at once, it paralyzes me. Not physically, but mentally it can cripple my response time and my ability to think clearly or rationally. Coinciding…
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Give up the fight: winning the battle
Not too long ago, I awakened from a dream in the middle of the night. I rarely dream anymore, so I considered it noteworthy; e.g., perhaps a solution to a tricky scene I’m writing; or maybe an insight to help navigate a relationship. While I don’t recall the dream’s specifics, the underlying message lingered upon…
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Let in the light: combating darkness
Ever notice how—when darkness draws near—doubts creep in? Yet, in the light of day, with the sun streaming through the windows, worries and unfounded fears fade away. This has been my experience for years, so I purpose to wait until morning to make big decisions. Scripture says that sorrow may last for a night, but…
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The truest thing I can tell you: the gift of today
While I believe it’s always the write time for hope, humor & heart, oftentimes grief shows up at our doors without invitation. An emotion that follows no rules—no “how to” manual—I’ve heard grief described as a “sucker punch” by one, and as a wake-up call by another. In my own life, grief recently paid a…
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Testing the boundaries: back to basics
Several weeks ago, I began physical therapy to strengthen my wrist post-surgery. Each session builds on the one prior, in conjunction with several at-home exercises. While many days seem like the proverbial “one step forward and two steps back,” the numbers tell the truth. From my range of motion to strength, I see improvement. Although…
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Spicing up the change of seasons: Chris’ top 5 reads
As my website bio states: I write romance. Sweet, contemporary stories infused with inspiration and #allthings hope, humor & heart. And I’m a voracious reader too which, in my experience, goes hand-in-hand with persons who write. As you might guess: I love real-life fairytales wrapped up with an HEA bow — the bigger the better.…
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Getaway of a lifetime: Day 4 (or getting unstuck)
Remember that vacation you wished would never end? And then once home, you promise yourself life will be different. You’ll spend more time with family or less time scrolling through social media; eliminate whatever prevents you from pursuing your passions. Yet, after you unpack the bags, life reverts to the familiar. Old behaviors replace possibilities.…
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