No B.S. Living - Living a Life Without Regrets

12/01/2024

As I look back over the last 4 years, it’s kind of amazing to see the significant number of new habits I’ve adopted. Yesterday, as I was finishing up repurposing some rooms in my empty nester home, I realized there were specific steps taken over last few years to incorporate these habits into my life. I thought it would be fun to share 8 tips that continue to help me.

Currently, I’m taking steps to embrace a really BIG new habit – a life changing habit that I believe will help fast track a project very close to my heart..

Here’s a personal example of two habits - one accomplished and the one I’m working on.

1) The habit of making my bed. This started in April of 2019. I accomplished it within a day with the help of two books. Firstly, Admiral William H McRaven’s 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘉𝘦𝘥 and 5 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘦. There were less than a handful of times I didn’t make it - times I was sick and when I had a knee replacement last year.

The new BIG habit will take a couple of tiny new habits to make it happen. I’ve actually been wanting to do this BIG new habit since I read the book in February of 2019 called the 5 am club. Can you guess what my big habit is? I’ve wanted to be a 5 am gal for almost 5 years now, but quickly realized a few other habits were more important/critical to achieve before starting – quality sleep being one of them, along with a healthy evening bedtime ritual. Additionally, I didn’t yet have the mindset, to commit.

Let’s take note that I have never in my life been a 5 am gal. Some of my best work has been done late into the evening and into the early morning hours. As wonderful as it was, as a twenty something student in NYC, it’s a lifestyle that doesn’t serve me now. One day I’ll post WHY I AM 5 am Gal, but first I need to BE one. Thinking about adopting a new habit? Check out my tips above to see what has helped me. XO

10/01/2024

Been working on new habits. I’ve got a big one I’m gearing up to start on. I’ve put a lot of thought into how I’m going to make it stick- it’s something I’ve been wanting to do for several years. Today, I spent some time writing down the steps that have worked for me over the last 4 years. Look for that tomorrow. In the meantime- what’s a new habit, big or small, that you want to start this year?

08/01/2024

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07/01/2024

I’ve always been a creator, curious about all sorts of things. I love to learn, explore and teach myself new things. Writing is a passion and understanding myself and others is an ongoing pursuit. Wondering what I’ll regret twenty years from now is a question that has propelled me into so many new adventures, but this next twenty is going to be special. If you’re ready to live a little more, do deep a deep dive into YOU like never before and create a life you love + start living without regrets, then you have landed in exactly the right place. Doesn’t matter how old you are. I’m 62 if your really need to know. I’m just getting started. It’s never too late. XO

01/01/2024

I started using an erasable pen for my planner last year and it’s amazing, BUT, when I journal or write in my start today journal, I use a regular pen. Why? Really because if I want to let myself write freely, without the need to correct. I journal for me and perfection has no value. Let the thoughts flow freely and without thought. That’s where the value is ❤️

01/01/2024

I already reflect on daily gratitude and plan each week, but adding 3,4 & 5. Love these. XO

01/01/2024

Last year, I used my calendar to plan my upcoming week each Sunday & incorporated Stephen Covey’s 4 Quadrant’s into my calendar. I’m going to do this again, + also add a few more daily habits from I’ll share this next. Do you have a process you like? Go to this article athttps://purdue.edu/asc/handouts_pdf/Coveys%204%20Quadrants.pdf from Purdue University for more info on this

27/12/2023

I’m team planner… which are you?

19/12/2023

Are you living a life without regrets? Take the Quiz!

Twenty years from now will you look back without regrets? Take the quiz!

19/12/2023

I believe you can create a life you love. One that is meaningful, exciting, adventurous,
successful… the question is, do you believe this is possible?

23/11/2023

My mom once told me that at the end of the day, people will remember you for the time you spent with them and how you made them feel. XO

21/11/2023

Did not want to get out of bed this morning. Especially when I looked outside and it was dark and rainy. But here I am, and I’m so happy I did. Make it it a great day!

13/11/2023

Smell the Cake. Blow out the Candles. Such a simple breathing technique for adults and children. Use it for anxiety, overwhelm or to just ground yourself throughout the day. XO #

07/11/2023

Question: is there an age that you think is too late to do the things you love, to follow a dream, to get healthy, become adventurous or reinvent yourself. In your mind, what’s that age? 40, 50, 65, 80? I’m curious- I’d love to hear your thoughts on this.

05/10/2023

26/09/2023

What will your life look like Twenty Years from Now?

15/09/2023

My assistant this morning has a good lesson for us today. Her creative brain is all about mixing the colors and doing it by trial and error. No directions, no rules. Secretly, the perfectionist adult in me wants to keep the colors separated & first review the directions, but sitting back and watching her do it her own way is fun to observe. The truth is she can mix to her heart’s desire and whatever the outcome, it will be beautiful. When did we lose that within ourselves? Can you remember the last time you did something outside the box or with the imagination of a child? XO

27/08/2023

Pulled over to take a call and noticed how amazingly beautiful it is outside. ❤️ Enjoy your day! XO

23/08/2023

The honeymoon phase was short lived. Currently in the fight thru stage, but if I want to climb vortexes, fight thru it is. Who’s with me?

07/08/2023

Life sure can be messy, but the hard work sure pays off! Enjoy the journey, that’s part of the fun! XO

30/07/2023

The body is an amazing thing. On Friday afternoon I was taken out by an evil 24 hour+ bug and today I went to Pilates. A year ago I could barely walk - partly because of a bum knee, but also because I basically didn’t choose to move. It’s taken me longer than expected to get in shape, and there’s plenty more work to do, BUT - I actually look forward to physical movement and that, my friend is progress.

21/07/2023

Alignment. I’ve spent the last several years getting to know myself and really focusing on my alignment with the universe. Don’t get me wrong, you have to do the work, but when you’re in alignment, grateful for the now, have a servant heart and are ready for whatever comes your way (“good” or “bad”), Work & Play tend to merge. Anyone else find this to be true?

20/07/2023

Happy Birthday Couldn’t agree with this more and love the work he shares, particularly his work on Brain Health. XO

16/07/2023

Taking a few minutes every Sunday or Monday morning to plan out my week and see it at a glance has been an amazing habit to add to my routine. I keep it simple and include both work and personal appts & to-do’s, dividing them into 4 categories. I time block in advance for workouts, commitments and projects. It can be adjusted as needed- I write with an erasable pen, but I always try to check off my to-list at the end of the week! ✅ Have you found a planner you love?

16/07/2023

Who is with me on this? I love Pilates. My body loves pilates. Have you ever tried it? It’s so good and this is from someone who up until a year ago really didn’t exercise. I started prior to getting a knee replaced and picked it back up a few weeks after surgery. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done.

14/07/2023

Every single day, this is what I do. If you start here, with just these two things… setting intentions at the start of the day and gratitude at the end of it, your life will improve dramatically.

12/07/2023

I decided in January of 2022 that it was to be the year of adventure. Scheduling more trips, trying new things and having adventures big and small. I am officially an adventurer for life. In 2023 I am here for all the adventures and declared in January, after a knee replacement in October of 2022 that 2023 is the year of strength and fitness. It’s been a slow and steady journey. I love Pilates. I am committed to lifting weights. I bought a bike, but decided to do that next year when my knee is 100% healed. I have pickle ball rackets and am ready to give it a try. In October I’m heading to Sedona and plan to hike a vortex or two… let’s see how strong I can get between now and then. I’m here for it all and all starts with a healthy body and clear mind. What are you working on? We got this! 🙌