Had kind of a rough day yesterday. Pretty big career letdown. I was sitting in my office, head in hands, asking the Universe Why? What do you want from me? What am I supposed to be doing with my life?! A long walk, a long talk with a supportive friend, and I came back to what I know in my heart: This must mean something better is coming. Okay, then. But please reveal it soon. Thi[...]
There's a huge cobweb hanging from the ceiling just over my desk. There's another connecting the lampshade next to my bed to the curtain railing in the corner of our bedroom. I mean...ick. How did it get like this? Easy: a career, a household, a family and friends, lots of Life, and lots of distractions. While this Nudge appears to be a simple and overdue household task, I'm hoping to[...]
There's a huge cobweb hanging from the ceiling just over my desk. There's another connecting the lampshade next to my bed to the curtain railing in the corner of our bedroom. I mean...ick. How did it get like this? Easy: a career, a household, a family and friends, lots of Life, and lots of distractions. While this Nudge appears to be a simple and overdue household task, I'm hoping to[...]
Well, the full Nudge reads "Take a long hot bath with 1 of those scented bombs I've been 'saving.'" If you've been nudging with me for a while, you know a variation of this one has appeared in every round. Why? Because it's still hard for me! I'm a born 'n' raised Californian, where water-saving practices are drilled into our DNA. Run the water while brushing my teeth? Never! Reuse rin[...]
Stumbled upon this story about Simon Beck, who makes art in sand and snow -- and made a career of it! Here's the video: https://www.upworthy.com/ex-engineer-walks-for-hours-and-hours-to-create-epic-snow-art-with-his-feet-rp2 See photos of some of his remarkable creations on his Facebook page here. There is no such thing as a "crazy" idea -- create! It's never "too late" -- sta[...]
Well, the full Nudge reads "Take a long hot bath with 1 of those scented bombs I've been 'saving.'" If you've been nudging with me for a while, you know a variation of this one has appeared in every round. Why? Because it's still hard for me! I'm a born 'n' raised Californian, where water-saving practices are drilled into our DNA. Run the water while brushing my teeth? Never! Reuse rin[...]
Dear Nudger, In late 2017 and into early 2018, I was desperate for something to get me out of a place of stuck-ness. More than that, I felt like I no longer knew who I was or who I wanted to become. How was I going to live my best life? I searched for workshops and conferences, self-help books and gurus, and didn't find anything that felt right for me. So I created 52Nudges. Five[...]
We've been having historic storms in California-- there's even been snow around the Hollywood sign--and it's cold here! (Please, no judgment from my Canadian friends. ;-) ) This is the perfect time to warm myself up with some hot mulled spiced wine or cider. Live in a warmer climate? Then maybe this is the week you experiment with a jazzed-up lemonade or limoncello. Make and pour your[...]
We've been having historic storms in California-- there's even been snow around the Hollywood sign--and it's cold here! (Please, no judgment from my Canadian friends. ;-) ) This is the perfect time to warm myself up with some hot mulled spiced wine or cider. Live in a warmer climate? Then maybe this is the week you experiment with a jazzed-up lemonade or limoncello. Make and pour your[...]
OMG, I'm so excited! :-) Below you'll find The List of Nudges for round #4, which starts this coming Sunday. As soon as I post this, I'm going to print out The List, cut it into individual strips, wad each one up, and place them in my special bowl. Sunday morning, I'll pick one out and dive in. Or not. Remember, I/we have four passes we can use at any time, for any reason. If I'm not f[...]