But definitely not the last — My schedule is perfect. I know when to get up, when to write and stop, and when to eat. Sleep has its own agenda, and I’m okay with it. I’m all good if I sleep 4 to 6 hours a night. I recently added dance to the mix. Each day…

It's easier than you think — Surprises that I find within myself are the best. Surprise, you’re brave enough to swim with dolphins. Surprise, you will jump out of a perfectly functioning airplane. My latest revelation is, surprise! You are an artist. I always wanted to draw, but I never thought that I could. I was…

the difference between position and place — “Go someplace and sit down” was the usual clue that I had crossed my mother’s invisible boundaries. I would observe her body language, memorize her tone and try to figure out why the breach occurred. Having no idea, I’d raise my shoulders and reveal the palms of my hands. Surely…

What's holding you back from publishing your book? My tendency to procrastinate is back. It starts with not wanting to move toward my goals with a sense of urgency. Sleeping in becomes more critical, binge-watching television is an indulgence I allow to linger for too long, and I begin to…

Look up once in a while Peaceful Sleep Sleeping peacefully after a couple of nights battling with insomnia felt great. Everything about being in bed was perfect. The sheets were silky and soft, fresh from yesterday’s laundry. My pillow was Fluffy and comfortable, supporting my head and neck in the right spot…

Measuring your fitness success — The last time I fought to get in shape, I weighed myself daily and after every workout. Each day I waited for the number on the scale to go down. But it never did. Being the determined person I am, I did not give up, but I did increase the…