I was listening to a “Rise” podcast a few weeks ago about procrastination, and I actually got something totally different out of it. Rachel Hollis talked about how it’s so easy to let that first hour or so of the…
Why We Stop Daring Greatly: Lessons from the “Man in the Arena”
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the…
How to Achieve Your Goals: Why Starting Now is the Best Choice
10 years ago today I went back to school at BYU-Idaho through their online program to finally work towards finishing my Bachelor’s degree. That had been on my bucket list for years and years and years, but it had never…
#SeptemberJanuary Challenge. Again.
I did this #SeptemberJanuary Challenge last year, and I loved it so much that I carried it through until March. (Read all about the challenge here and here). Then I didn’t do it any more. Why? One reason is that…
Moving and Milestones: What 9 Years in One House Taught Me About Home
Today we closed on a home we lived in for 2 weeks short of 9 years. That’s the longest, by several months, that we’ve ever lived in one place. Our “normal” stay in any place was 5 years (almost to…
How to Start Your Transformation Journey: 5 Simple Steps to Success
Back in April (yes, I know that was almost three months ago…I actually forgot I’d written this post!) was the first, and definitely not the last, Whitney Jones Classic/Transform Show. Our part of the show—The Transform Show—showcased some of our…
How to Stop Overthinking: Choosing Faith Over the “What If” Cycle
I saw this Brene Brown quote the other day, and I thought, “Wow. That’s my past several weeks all wrapped up with a not-so-pretty bow.” Overthinking has been my thing lately. I’ve been overthinking all the things: Buying a new…
Oofos Recovery Footwear Review: The Best Shoes for Foot and Knee Pain
I had a fractured medial sesamoid in my right foot last year. Actually, it ended up being broken in half when I finally got my surgery. Anyway. Because I had some preplanned trips and I really didn’t want to have…
How to Eat Healthy While Traveling: My Top Airport Snack & Meal Ideas
It is so frustrating to try and find something healthy to eat in the airport. And yes, you gotta’ live. And you might be on vacation. But I’d rather NOT return home with some extra weight that’s NOT in my…
