Blue Paper Lesson: The Smallest Acts of Support Can Change Everything
Sometimes the most profound lessons about human connection arrive in the most unexpected places. I was watching an episode of Portrait Artist of the Year when I heard a great story that I knew I had to share. A well-known London portrait painter was working on a...
A Simple “State of the Union” Check-In for Your Relationship
I had a little sparkly idea recently that my husband and I are planning to try, and I wanted to share it here in case it feels supportive or helpful for someone else too. This is not therapy advice. I’m definitely not a therapist. Just a person in a relationship with...
Dopamine On Demand: Create an Energizing Playlist!
Getting started can be the hardest part… especially when your brain feels resistance to a task. Upbeat, energizing music can help by increasing dopamine and activating your brain’s reward system. Translation: less friction, more momentum. Create (or refresh) a...
