I know what is good for me and what I enjoy, but I’ve let perceived ideas of others — and fear — get in the way. Today I took the dog out for a run/walk. Although Sadie is 12, she was up for it. I think the nice cool weather…

You may not have had control over how you parted ways with your company, but you can control how you move forward. Let’s face it. The job market isn’t like it once was ages ago. Most people no longer start and end their careers with the same company. The Bureau…

Recently I learned that an animal rescue group I support will not ever allow two puppies from the same litter to be adopted into the same home. It’s called Littermate Syndrome, and it seems to allow puppies of the same age to live together leads to — in the simplest…

How one little question made me rethink my approach to decision making, diet, exercise and my future joy. A month ago, after a few weeks of me feeling lousy, with vision issues, balance problems and ongoing headaches, I decided I needed to see a doctor. My vision problems began after…

Why, even if you think you’re living your dreams, you may be holding back. Now is the time to claim YOUR wild. — As I sit here and write, I have a few quotes flowing through my head. Normally, I have bumper-sticker type quotes helping me stay motivated. Really. I seriously do. …

Why I’m working to find the good in everyday one moment at a time. — I bought a new daily journal, and every entry has a spot for the day summed up in one word. I noticed when I have a good day, I struggle to find the right word to celebrate my day. …

Here’s what I’ve learned about trusting my gut, listening to my heart, and finding opportunity in obstacles. — One month into graduate school at the University of Colorado at Boulder, I asked a professor I trusted to meet with me during his office hours. I was ready to quit and move back home. I felt like a failure only one month into my journalism program. In many ways…

As a highly sensitive person, the noise of the world has been overwhelming, nature has helped me recharge. — Today, I took my dog Sadie for a nice long walk. It’s something I try to do daily during the pandemic because I have more time and flexibility during the day. I really felt I needed to get out of the house. …

This is my freeze-tag moment to pause before leaping into a new adventure. Today I was supposed to go to work. When I woke up, I felt ill. I had a headache and I was dizzy. Eventually, I called in because I wasn’t sure if I was really sick or…