After some record-setting high temperatures yesterday, the surprise lightning storms that ripped through the Bay Area featuring hundreds of lightning strikes and wind gusts of up to 75 miles per hour have sparked fires throughout the region and left thousands without power. If you're a Bay Area resident, last night was probably one of the…
“The only thing humans are consistent at is being inconsistent.” I have heard many wise people make this statement, and over the years have come to realize its truth. However, never have I seen it exemplified more than over the last several months. COVID-19 has turned our world upside down in so many ways. But…
You’ve been staring at your screen for twenty minutes. You’ve successfully procrastinated for as long as possible: you’re at inbox zero, Instagram has informed you that you are caught up on all posts from the last three months, and you even organized the icons on your desktop. But it’s time to face reality — those words…
I really like “doing.” My version of rest involves running errands, volunteering, professional development, cooking, doing things around the house, and working on creative projects. Having a day off work to check off a bunch of things on my personal to-do list brings me a lot of joy. I'm not really very good at “being.”…
Welcome to 2020. You've lost track of how many weeks you've been sheltering in place. You can't remember the last time you went outside. What are jeans again? You are down to your last 10 precious squares of toilet paper. You either live alone, and are driving yourself crazy, or you live with other people…
You may find it ironic that I am writing a blog post about dealing with stress. But the fact of the matter is, I am a stress expert, which means I'm very good at being stressed. Unfortunately, there's no skill involved — I'm just stressed a lot. The upside is I thrive under pressure, and…