We are only a month or so into 2021, so I have two questions for you. First of all, did you make a New Year's resolution this year? And secondly, are you still sticking with it? If so, I'm sending you a virtual high five! And if not, I'll still send you a shout-out because [...]
"Flow is being completely involved in an activity for its own sake. The ego falls away. Time flies. Every action, movement, and thought follows inevitably from the previous one, like playing jazz."Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi When was the last time you completely lost yourself in a project? I'm not talking about the stressful loss of self which [...]
You've thought about learning to play the piano but something is stopping you. Maybe it's time. Or your age. Maybe you don't feel "musically talented." Or maybe you would love to learn piano but have no idea where to even start. Perhaps you have enrolled your child in lessons only to discover the challenges inherent [...]
January is the month for goal setting and this post on how to manage multiple goals at once is dedicated to a specific set of the population. If any of the following rings true for you, keep reading because I've got the answers you never knew you needed! Are you someone who dabbles in a [...]
Have you spent your life frantically searching for that "one thing" you're "supposed" to be doing? Do you have a hard time honing in on one path in life because you have multiple interests? Are you easily bored? If you answered yes to any of the above, you're not alone! Until recently, I felt that [...]
"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge."Albert Einstein The piano is an incredible instrument with musical versatility unmatched by any other. It can inspire emotions ranging from elation to despair. And when played well, piano music can make you laugh, dance, cry, or simply dream. And [...]
As I write this, we are on the verge of forever saying "goodbye" to 2020 and "hello" to 2021. It's the perfect opportunity to reflect back on what was and what's to come. How was your 2020? Was it exactly what you expected at this time last year? Or did it take you completely by [...]
One of my favorite holiday activities is curling up on the couch with my family to watch Christmas movies. It's such a fun and entertaining way to get into the holiday spirit! Or at least it always seems that way in my mind. Reality is often the polar opposite of imagination. In our house, movie [...]
Ah the holidays. There's a chill in the air and cars filling parking lots from now until Christmas. Everywhere you look are reminders of the holiday season. And although words like joy, happiness, and peace show up on Christmas cards, ads, and store fronts, you may be feeling anything but calm and centered. Dread, stress, [...]
Do you struggle with overthinking? Maybe you find it nearly impossible to make decisions. Or maybe your brain keeps you up at night with a constant stream of worst case scenarios. Maybe you even have frequent headaches, stomach issues and are absolutely exhausted. All the time. You're definitely not alone! Overthinking is a habit which [...]
