Heyday Coaching

The Power of Smiling

A few weeks ago, a friend posted this on Facebook: “What made you smile today?”
The Art and Science of Making Choices—or why you should always listen to your gut

It turns out that there is solid science behind the idea that the “gut feeling” should…
Finding Focus in Frenetic Times

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how challenging it is to focus my attention…
Want to meditate? Try scrubbing a skillet.

The other night I was at my kitchen sink steadily scrubbing the brown spots off the…
If It’s Not Working For You, Don’t Do It

The other night in class, one of my favorite yoga teachers cued a pose and then…
To Change Your Life, Begin by Changing Your Habits: A review of Gretchen Rubin’s Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Everyday Life

Rubin says, “Fostering good habits takes energy and that energy is in short supply.” Therefore, it makes…
Further Thoughts on Getting to “Yes”

Because thinking through the implications of saying “yes” can take a little time, I have found…
Giving Yourself Permission to Make Change

What do you need to give yourself permission to do?
Saying Yes to Something Means Saying No to Something Else

I have realized that saying “yes” to something really means saying “no” to something else.
Crossroads: When Old Roles Pinch and Bind

I found myself feeling the same vague feelings of discontent. Efforts to revitalize my interest by…