I have talked before about what it takes for me to be a regular blood donor. How I have been turned away for low iron, how not eating at the right time can make me nauseous, and how dehydration has made me fail even after the stick. I have created a pre-draw plan to make…
Author: K.S. Brixey
Another Years Over, What Have You Done?
We have all tried writing New Year’s resolutions but do they really not last past February, like the naysayers say? A New Year of Possibilities Regardless, I am still writing mine out. I love writing out a list of all the possibilities in store for me for the year to come. On January first, I…
Energy and Your Wellbeing
Many people struggle to find the energy they need to get moving. The irony is that moving is what generates energy. Personal energy is one of the most important components of your wellbeing. Energy = Work Scientists define energy as the ability to do work. Modern civilization is possible because people have learned how to…
Tell Your Story Well
Do you find yourself getting sucked into the negative narrative of your life or someone else’s? When I found out I was the one writing my own story, things began to shift. You are the Author Accepting that you are the author of your life, not anyone else is the first shift. You must be…
When Friendships Come and Go
I have always felt like the odd one out. Since elementary school, not getting picked for the dodge ball team or not being invited to the slumber party, I have had a nagging sense of being left out. When I do an inventory of the friendships I have had over the years, I often wonder…
Embracing A New Spiritual Journey
Life was so much easier when I shared a common faith with a large community. We studied together, came to the same conclusions, even had the same ultimate guidebook, which we for the most part interpreted the same way. We had a leader we could go to when we had questions, but the main goal…
The Disconnection
”It’s 10:45 a.m. — I slept in til 10:00 a.m. — no idea why. I am worried I may be slipping into a depression. If it was winter, this would make more sense. I know I have to force myself outside to beat the winter blues. But it’s summer– I should be out playing on…
I AM A RIVER
I am a river. Always flowing, always changing, I am alive. Let me live. Don’t let my past define me. I am always flowing. Always new. Don’t let my banks confine me. I am changing faster than they can contain me. Don’t let downstream tell me where to go. I may not follow. The river…
Sit With It: The Magic of Exploring the Question Before You Try to Answer It
What is the Question Anyway? Often we think we know the answer before we even understand the question. This causes even more confusion when our solution doesn’t fix the problem. Every week I try to come up with a question to explore with my life coach. What should I accomplish this week? What’s missing from…
Name Your Wolves
The wolf you feed wins is a Cherokee legend. The wolf you name you will never forget to feed. This simple and fun system will help you eat your frogs (see briantracy.com) and make progress on your goals. Adopt a Pack You adopt wolves based on your most precious goals. These are the cute cuddly…