The lessons that move you forward in life come from some unexpected places sometimes. During 2018, when I was in yoga teacher training, coming out of a depression, and going through some intense personal changes. In the middle of all of this I discovered subscription boxes.

Generally speaking, I find people are terrified to make mistakes. They become paralyzed by the fear that they won’t start in the right place or do the right thing or will screw it (whatever “it” is) up in some fashion. This is what I tell my clients: Start in the middle and figure it out from there.

Minimalism is a mindset and way of life, not a trend. It’s about living with less. Less frustration, less rushing, and yes, less clutter. A minimalist life is about whittling down to the things that really matter, and letting the fluff go by the wayside. Letting go of the toxic friends, and the job that you hate, maybe even having the kids in fewer afterschool activities.

Spring is so close! Renewal of life. A fresh start. And time for spring cleaning! Winter starts while we’re in the throes of the holiday season, and then continues forward into the emptiest months, January and February. Finally, March comes with the promise of something new and exciting.

If you’re the sort of person who relates very closely to the dog in the movie “Up” who is on task until he sees a squirrel, you aren’t alone. Maybe you’ve been diagnosed ADD or ADHD, maybe you haven’t. I don’t care. Those are only labels we use to help identify a certain group of behaviors.