When I can name an emotion, I can understand it better. And understanding what’s happening in my head helps me find ways to live a happier life. And let’s face it, we could all stand to be a little happier. …
I have a solid marriage, a great one actually, but most nights I look over to my husband, who falls blissfully asleep as soon as his head hits the pillow, and I’m filled with RAGE. How does he fall asleep…
I had always been that kid. Adults referred to me as “a handful” and “a spirited child” or “a space cadet.” I left my clothes on the stairs, missed the bus for school, and forgot to turn in my homework…
Recently, we had the privilege of going on family vacation in Belize. It was full of adventure like ziplining, river tubing, exploring Mayan ruins and snorkeling. In anticipation of the snorkeling, Penn researched what fish we may see during the…
I wrote back in January about how I am trying to worry less in 2024. My solution to worrying less was adding more. More learning, more fun, more spontaneity. Adding more doesn’t necessarily mean being busier. In fact, part of…
I don’t know if it’s my age or if something shifted during the pandemic – but I’ve forgotten how to dress myself. To be clear, on the list of the world’s problems this ranks at the very bottom. It’s not…
I am pretty sure I didn’t do “gentle parenting” with my kids.
To be clear, Penn and I don’t really have to discipline our children. They are wonderful kids and on their way to be amazing adults. But when they…
As a man who is a lifelong fan of the NFL, I have been here for every moment of the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce romance. I have heard other men on our platforms call the coverage “exhausting” and I have seen…
Before you read this post, please know: I am not trying to make you a Taylor Swift fan. And I am not trying to make you an NFL fan.
What I am trying to do is call out something that’s been bothering…
Over the past couple years, the phrase “setting boundaries” has been extremely popular. To me, it always felt like a list of absolutes. Walls you put up to protect yourself and supposedly, lead to a happier life. But to be…