Posts Tagged: overcommitment

30 Days of 30. Day 6: Home Edition.

June 07, 2013

When I first brainstormed about 30 Days of 30, I wrote out a list on a post-it note:  I wanted to include and celebrate all aspects of my daily living—looking forward was also key, as it would provide direction for the coming year(s). What I forget was what I most often forget: rest.  “That’s good then. You need to take time.”“I’ve had some time—but every day I’ve had somewhere to be, if even for an hour and a half. Today—nada.”“That’s …

An Apology

August 22, 2012

… My last few days I’ve been living some of what I learned in Guatemala. I don’t always listen to what my body tells me, and often, I schedule and overschedule myself. Last week, I got a head cold that quickly morphed into me losing my voice.  My 9 am to 2 am day (most likely) triggered this.  What an incredibly funny species we are that we forget our lessons so quickly.  I had eased in to my schedule after …