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• My mom’s Christmases always had room in the inn

  By Colleen Newvine Tebeau on December 27, 2018 • ( 2 )

  

  My mom planned around being the Christmas island of misfit toys. If you didn’t have a place to go or if your family left you frazzled, she’d have a snack and a beer waiting.

• Marking the darkest day in the year’s cycle

  By Colleen Newvine Tebeau on December 21, 2018 • ( 3 )

  

  Happy winter solstice! For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, Dec. 21 is when we get the shortest day in the sun’s light. So many people are racing to get holiday shopping done, to get to one more party,… Read More ›

• What did you do this year that surprised you?

  By Colleen Newvine Tebeau on December 15, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Lately I have been marveling at my friends’ capacity to surprise me. Which makes me so happy! When I love someone and I think I’ve got her figured out, it’s a joy to be reminded that humans have infinite potential to change and evolve.

• Vision boards can take many forms

  By Colleen Newvine Tebeau on December 8, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  Artist Rick Midler hand painted a pair of pants for me, after interviewing me about what I love and what I’m passionate about. The design reflects my values.

• 7 tips for making friends at holiday parties

  By Colleen Newvine Tebeau on November 25, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

  We’ve made friends with three couples after serendipitous conversations in bars. Two more who we were introduced to.
  Apparently not everyone turns random meetings into real friendships, so this is what’s worked for us.

• Go deeper than your to-do list with your why list

  By Colleen Newvine Tebeau on November 18, 2018 • ( 4 )

  

  My life vision spells out what I want and my to-do list is how I’ll get there. My values clarify why I’m choosing that vision.

• Does midlife crisis need a new name?

  By Colleen Newvine Tebeau on November 10, 2018 • ( 8 )

  

  “Midlife crisis” implies something that hits like a car crash, intense and immediate, then you simply put your life back in order. But no, Brene Brown wisely counsels. It’s a slow burn. 

• Authenticity implies there’s only one you

  By Colleen Newvine Tebeau on November 3, 2018 • ( 2 )

  

  Is wanting to change our behavior any more phony than wearing glasses, getting braces or going to the gym? What’s wrong with deciding you’d like to be a happier, healthier version of yourself who treats people better?

• Try changing the story you tell yourself

  By Colleen Newvine Tebeau on October 28, 2018 • ( 3 )

  

  What you believe about yourself affects what you think is possible for yourself.
  For example, an elite athlete might feel their muscles pushed almost to the point of collapse and think, “I am reaching peak performance! This is what I excel at.” I might feel that same level of exertion and think, “I’m not sure I can do this, I’m afraid I’m going to hurt myself. I should ease up.”
  One person might feel butterflies before public speaking and think, “I’m so nervous, this is terrible!” while I might feel the same adrenaline rush and think, “I’m so excited! I can’t wait to do this.”

• Simplicity as Spiritual Practice: Declutter for Deep Personal Growth — Reblogged from Zen Habits

  By Colleen Newvine Tebeau on July 29, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  One of the magical things about decluttering is that it forces you to ask a wonderful question:
  What is important to me in my life?
  As you tackle a pile of clothes, a cluttered countertop, a shelf overflowing with books, there’s no way to get rid of clutter without answering that question.

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