End of the Year Reflection – 2024 I was in a bit of a fog yesterday. Ending the year can feel difficult because we tend to reflect on what we’ve done, what we’re doing, and what’s next. In most areas
Running (ultra) long distances demands focus Training for this ultralong run has incidentally taught me how to better focus. It has also helped me internalize the natural shifts that come with focus. So what’s next for me? I’m thinking of
Keeping Time, Creating Space, and Noting Challenges of a Regular Writing Practice The early morning is my favorite time of day. I enjoy the quiet of the morning. Nothing is expected from me when I wake up, and it’s a
What Hirayama Taught Me About Getting Through the Day Anyone who has spent more than a day with me will know I tend to maintain rigid rituals, habits, and schedules. I keep fairly strict rituals for winding down my day,
I will leave you with a writing quote I found comforting that I discovered on Elliot Chan’s YouTube channel. “As things stand now, I am going to be a writer. I’m not sure that I’m going to be a
Journaling thought loops and problem-focused coping. When I was an undergraduate, I took a course in health psychology. It was one of my favorite courses, taught by one of my favorite professors. She explained the difference between emotion- and problem-focused
Disengaging, Reengaging, and Prioritizing Life Balance. Mondays have been somewhat of a struggle for me. I try start my work day before 8 AM, but that sometimes feels impossible. I sit at my desk, stare at my notebooks, open my
Necessary Components and Workflow. The information that we collect, organize, and review represents our journey across time. Our notes form our written history. Note-taking strategies help us learn and retain new information, remember previous information from the past, and grow
Writing, Reflection, Refocusing, and Next Steps.