With the New Year around the corner, I thought I'd share my tips on goal setting. Towards the end of each year, I love to curl up by the fire with a notebook and day dream about how to make the next...
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Fandabidozi Challenge Year-End Update
On New Year’s Eve at a dinner party, I drew the challenge to swim around Burgh Island and to say Fandabidozi when asked “How are you?” What I thought was a lark ended up spurring me into action and...
Simplify Gifts for the Holidays–Save Money and Have More Fun!
It is all too easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of the holiday season and go shopping for gifts, leaving you with a big credit card bill in January. Instead, what if, this year, you had the...
Why You Should Prepare Now for a Great New Year
December is a fun and busy time. So, I don’t always have time to tie up loose ends and get things prepared for a flying start to the new year. I love the holiday season with all the parties,...
Write a Thank You Note that Makes a Difference
A little thank you can go a long way. "Who does not thank for little will not thank for much." – Estonian Proverb Every year I send out my article, The 9-Step Formula for Forgiveness, around...
How Does an Artist’s Date Bring Creativity to Your Career and Life?
"Art is the elimination of the unnecessary." -- Pablo Picasso Many years ago I read Julia Cameron’s book, The Artist’s Way. Two of her tips were key to starting my career as an author and writer....
You Need a Massage More than You May Realize
When I lived in New York City, every Friday after work I’d go to the late great Raja Shaheen—I do miss her so much—for a completely relaxing head-to-toe massage. Absolutely blissful! This erased the...
Sustainable Gifts for The Holidays
Over the last few years, I have shifted my gift-giving and personal consumption towards sustainable gifts. And it’s that time of year again! The holidays are just around the corner. With the ongoing...
NaNoWriMo 2022 – Write that Book!
The fandabidozi year of challenges continues on! And November just happens to be the official NaNoWriMo month. So I’m taking advantage of the writing hustle and bustle that will be in the air to...
My Favorite Decluttering Quotes and Tips
A quick update on the clutter-clearing challenge: This month is my self-imposed 30-day Decluttering Challenge. So far, I’ve found 20 cookbooks from my vast collection to donate. Then, unprompted, my...
Maximize Your Happiness
Do you maximize or satisfice? My husband says that no matter what we do, I’m never satisfied. Actually, I’m very content with the lovely life we’ve created. At the same time, I’m always looking for...
Reinvent Yourself with a Mid-Life Career Change
What is one sure-fire way to know it's time for a career change? Hitting the snooze alarm every morning and dragging yourself to work. If you dread Mondays, let me assure you that it is time to find...
