Approx. Reading Time: 3 minutes I find it so easy to be too hard on myself – a pattern that requires constant effort to break. Learning to take it easy on ourselves provides a far more pleasant experience. Why should we treat ourselves worse than we treat others anyway? I understand and accept that no one is perfect. And, I …
Approx. Reading Time: 4 minutes Are we addicted to instant gratification? Are we perpetually cheating the formerly common wait times of life? Perpetually Cheating with Technology Sets Our Diet Mindset Up To Fail The average person owns a car or has decent access to transportation, so at a moment’s notice, they can leave for their destination. Our phones entertain, allow …
Approx. Reading Time: 5 minutes As of late, all I want to do is try new things. This year, growth and skill improvement are on the forefront. So, I challenge myself daily to a rigorous set of learning and practice. Everything I focus on must align with my primary goals. Holding Myself Accountable Sometimes it seems like I decide not …
Approx. Reading Time: 4 minutes On the last day of our Arizona, we took the ride down to Phoenix. The mid-February weather worked out best there that day. This time, I could not leave Arizona without seeing a Saguaro cactus. The Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix While in Flagstaff, I had no clue how easy it would be to find …
Approx. Reading Time: 4 minutes My husband and I love Moab, UT, so visiting Sedona reached priority level on our trip. We own a Jeep, so the off-road trails in Sedona were too appealing to miss. Nestled between Flagstaff and Phoenix, Sedona keeps better temperature regulation. Usually, Sedona is neither too hot nor too cold and snowy. However, I will …
Approx. Reading Time: 4 minutes We visited the South Rim of the Grand Canyon once before during our 2017 Road Trip. This time we saw the Grand Canyon dusted with snow. The sun felt amazing and part of the day I walked around without a jacket despite it only being in the 40s, it felt warmer. Grand Canyon Mather Point and …