I'm kind of embarrassed that this one is on my list--again! But my tendency continues to be to "save" the good stuff, so I have to remind myself that I am worth it! Are you holding onto bath salts, expensive perfume, any pampering thing that was given to you as a gift? Maybe you received a gift card for a massage or mani-pedi. Now it the time to pull it out and treat yourself! Let'[...]
A close friend is visiting from out of town this week, so I'm taking some time off to PLAY! At first I thought, you know, I could still do some Nudges. We might: Do something touristy Wander Linger over lunch Try out to a new-to-me bakery Explore a new-to-me neighborhood All of those things are likely to happen. But instead of setting out with an intention[...]
I'm looking back at my notes on why I included this Nudge, and I guess this came out of brainstorming how I might delight my sense of taste. But what I wrote was "not eating at home in private (a cookie, a slice of fudgy cake, ice cream, Irish coffee), but really savor it, take my time." I'm not a binge eater, and I can't remember the last time I had a cookie or "fudgy cake" in the ho[...]
I've added a new book to the References section: Joie: A Parisian's Guide to Celebrating the Good Life by Ajiri Aki. First, it's gorgeous! The photos of Paris and surrounding areas in France will make you want to drop everything and book your tickets. Second, she's a lovely writer and storyteller. A Nigerian American raised in Texas, Aki moved to France as a young adult, and she ow[...]
I'm looking back at my notes on why I included this Nudge, and I guess this came out of brainstorming how I might delight my sense of taste. But what I wrote was "not eating at home in private (a cookie, a slice of fudgy cake, ice cream, Irish coffee), but really savor it, take my time." I'm not a binge eater, and I can't remember the last time I had a cookie or "fudgy cake" in the ho[...]
We've done variations of this Nudge before, inspired by artist Jenny Odell who introduced me to the idea of bird-noticing. Not just watching for a specific bird and checking it off a list, but giving attention to the birds that share my space in the world, noticing their colors and behaviors, listening to their songs. Life changing! And then, during the pandemic, I was inspired by fri[...]
We've done variations of this Nudge before, inspired by artist Jenny Odell who introduced me to the idea of bird-noticing. Not just watching for a specific bird and checking it off a list, but giving attention to the birds that share my space in the world, noticing their colors and behaviors, listening to their songs. Life changing! And then, during the pandemic, I was inspired by fri[...]
When I was brainstorming possible Nudges, I made a list of activities I loved doing as a child, and I highlighted some I hadn't done in a long time. I remembered dashing out to the blacktop for recess to jump rope with a bunch of pals--so fun! Have I still got the skills? You might pull out an old game, bake a favorite treat, or dress up in all the colors of the rainbow. Wear a funny h[...]
Last weekend I had the opportunity to catch up with longtime friends and their extended family. I learned that the patriarch of one branch passed away earlier this year at the age of 102. One hundred and two! To put things into perspective, consider the electronic television wasn't introduced until 1927, six years after this man's birth! "What was his secret--to his longevity, to life?[...]
When I was brainstorming possible Nudges, I made a list of activities I loved doing as a child, and I highlighted some I hadn't done in a long time. I remembered dashing out to the blacktop for recess to jump rope with a bunch of pals--so fun! Have I still got the skills? You might pull out an old game, bake a favorite treat, or dress up in all the colors of the rainbow. Wear a funny h[...]