Photo by Nicole Feest at NYLONSADDLE Photography“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift.” – Bil Keane I’m writing this essay two days before my youngest turns three. She is the living embodiment of how fleeting each day...
Photo by Evie S. on UnsplashI have been trying to pay attention lately. Maybe you have, too. I’ve been thinking how attention has felt so different this past year than in any other year of my life. The pandemic—its monotony...
This post is brought to you by Ritual.Photos by Nicole Feest at NYLONSADDLE PhotographyEveryone is talking about practicing self-care these days—taking baths, reading books, practicing meditation, and all the other lovely ways to take care of yourself. It’s hard to...
This post is brought to you by Ritual.Photos by Chelsey WerthRemove the friction. If you are in marketing or sales, you may already be all too familiar with this phrase. For those of you who aren’t, it means to remove...
Photo by Nicole Feest at NYLONSADDLE PhotographyAs I’ve gotten older, I have learned the virtues of pausing before reacting, especially when I’m stressed or upset. (Oh, how I wish it was easier to remember this in the moment!) I’ve realized...
Photo by Mona Eendra on UnsplashAs previously seen on Wit & Delight Editor’s Note: This August on Wit & Delight, our theme is about getting back to basics. It’s about allowing ourselves to pause, reflect, create intentional spaces to reset,...
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Stop a bad day in its tracks with Dr. Anna’s Better Bad Day’s e-course.Learn more here. If perfectionism is something that has accompanied you throughout your life, you two likely have a love-hate relationship. Sometimes you deeply resent this...
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I used to see the feeling of being frazzled, of impulsivity, of always needing to be doing more, as an inherent part of my personality. It was something I almost thought I should be proud of. It was...

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