In our Balance section, we focus on the practical wisdom of daily living and finding equilibrium amid competing demands. Here you’ll find insights about time management, quality moments, learning new skills, and the small decisions that shape our days – guidance for living more intentionally.
Ten or so years ago, I was paranoid about privacy. Who was tracking me? What were they doing with my data? But along the way, something shifted. Maybe it’s just getting older—all that vigilance started feeling exhausting. I realized you’re either completely off the grid, or you’re on it.
AI hasn’t given me less screen time—it’s sucked me in deeper. But what it has given me is better use of that time. Less administrative struggle, more space for writing that might help someone feel less alone.
It’s 3 AM and I’m awake again. Not because I’m anxious or worried—because my mind is buzzing with blog tasks. Is this devotion, or is this becoming something else? I’m thinking about whether I need to shower before going to 7-Eleven. When did that become a question?
Good memories from your twenties. That worn toolbox that still works. Dreams you’re building. Stuff you just haven’t dealt with yet. What are you holding onto and why?
“Shut up. Suit up. Show up.” The slogan on my fridge reminds me to keep functioning and stay focused. But this blog exists because honest talking matters too.
How do you actually balance dealing with challenges and getting on with life?
I can teach a class with confidence but put me at a drinking party and I’m internally counting the minutes until I can leave. The split between professional ease and social awkwardness that might not make sense to others.
Welcome back to our “All About You” series. Today’s focus: What daily practice genuinely changed your life? Not the Instagram-worthy routines or productivity guru recommendations. The real stuff. That one thing you started doing that actually stuck and helped you…
This morning, after working hard on the farm, I came home feeling completely balanced. Physically tired but mentally clear, ready to blog without restlessness. It got me thinking: we often know what helps us feel centered, but how often do we actually protect those things?
Most of us spent our first 50 years mastering a complicated juggling act—family, career, finances, social obligations. But what if balance in the second half of life isn’t about keeping all the plates spinning? Here are some thoughts on finding your own balance in this chapter…
I’ve been studying Japanese for 505 consecutive days without feeling passionate about it. Turns out, competence builds its own momentum—passion isn’t required before you start.