Tag Archives: goal setting
Mastering 100-Day Challenges: My Journey
Have you ever heard of “100 Days of Hard”? Apparently, it was an incredibly intense exercise routine that you had to do for 100 days – without missing a day. And there are lots of them – especially on Minecraft. … Continue reading
Homestead Playbook: Week 1
I am privileged to receive an inheritance. I know not everyone gets one. But, I do. And the question is, “How do I use it to make my dreams come true? What do I want to be the end result? … Continue reading
Creative Ways to Cope with Sudden Loss of Income and Making Ends Meet
If my mom was still living and needing care, I would not be writing this post. Just so you know. But she isn’t. She’s probably singing her heart out like she used to. She’s happy. And I’m short on rent … Continue reading
Navigating Financial Challenges in Canada: A Community Approach
It’s no surprise, I guess, that money is in tight supply around here. Losing my mom also meant losing an added source of income. The books are no longer balancing. It’s not just me, though. This is true for about … Continue reading
Embracing Change: My Journey After Loss
I found this quote at Hearts and Minds, a site about ending poverty. The picture comes from a Facebook post. It’s been almost 2 months since my mom passed away. Loss of parents, loss of income, rent to pay …. … Continue reading
“If” or “Because”?
I found this picture on this website about goals, losing weight and getting fit. Other people have similar images, but I liked the connection to my own goals and thought I’d link to it. I haven’t had a chance to … Continue reading
New Year, New Me?
Why not join all the others who are committing to doing something every day for the next year? I mean, I have done it before – going to the gym every day for a whole year. Somewhere I have the paper to … Continue reading
Things Do Get Finished Around Here!
If there is one thing that I tell people about me – it is that I don’t finish things. I’m a great idea person – but seeing the project through to the end – that’s something I find challenging. (I’m … Continue reading
21 in 2021
The year is coming to a close and it seems to be time to make new resolutions. I’m rather tired of resolving to lose weight. I’ve been resolving that for years. Even with the guidance of a fitness and life … Continue reading
It’s Been a Month…
It’s hard to believe, but it has been over a month since I left Beijing. I think I’m over the time change mess, but sleep still doesn’t always come easily. I have to remember that this was also true in … Continue reading
A Journey of Ten Years 