We've all been there. A bad day, month, quarter, year. Wanting to quit, run away, succumb, curl up into a ball, sleep and sleep and sleep because it's just easier to be unconscious. We are in it up to our eyeballs and we can't imagine how things wil...

Fun in the bathroom! I've never had such a good time in a public bathroom. Scurrying through a short layover in Atlanta, I made a quick stop at the ladies' room - typically an uneventful part of travel. But not this day. Because on this particular da...

October's challenge - or maybe focus or intention are better words - was to try to see a sunrise or sunset as many days as possible (ideally, my goal was 25 in the month). This challenge was very different from most of my others in that I couldn't do i...

What's your Zugunruhe? On the Nightstand Where in the world is Steph? In Case You Missed It What's Your Zugunruhe? I learned this cool German word: Zugunruhe (pronounced "TSOOK-oon-roo-eh").It means migra...

Lifts & Shifts - Creating what you want/need On the Nightstand - Remember by Lisa Genova In Case You Missed It - The Sixty Sparks Challenge Next week - What's your Zugunruhe moment? Just for Fun! Lifts & Shifts - Creating what you want/need I was d...

Shame on Me (Or Not) I've been procrastinating in a big way! Those weekly touchpoints we used to share? They've slowly dwindled and, well... all but disappeared. The last time I wrote was July 12 - yikes! I blamed summer (because, you know... sunshine ). B...

What do/did you love? (94-second video) One Cool Tool On the Nightstand In Case You Missed It - 2 ingredient yumminess. How to make friends with a speaker! What do/did you love? Do you even know what you like anymore? At a restaurant, do you ask, ...

More protein anyone? (3 min. video) On the Nightstand In Case You Missed It - Explore Greyscale Where in the World is Steph? Keeping it simple this week with a 2-ingredient recipe! I'm not exactly a whiz in the kitchen-in fact, I've never met a grille...

In this issue: √ Worry vs. Concern √ On the Nightstand √ In Case You Missed It - Capture Moments, Live Fully √ Where in the World is Steph? √ A Gift to Humankind - Joy & Pain (91-second video) Worry vs. Concern: A Better Way to Think Me and Worry? We...

Challenge of the Month - Greyscale Mode On the Nightstand Stop asking dead-end questions; do this instead (92 second video) In Case You Missed It - Your e-sig fingerprint This month's challenge is literally to take the shine off my phone. I ...

In this Issue: Wise Advice from 3 Readers In case you missed it...check out this 2 min video. Where in the World is Steph? Without a doubt, I learn more than I teach. Today all the learnings come from our bright, Your Life, Unlimited community members....

In this Issue: ‍ Soft Boundaries On the Nightstand Your June Moments of Joy Calendar In case you missed it...check out Even When. The world doesn't need more judgment. It needs more joy. June is Pride Month-and I'm proud to stand with and sin...

In this Issue: Idea of the Week in a 2 minute video On the Nightstand In case you missed it...check out Small Wins. *** You haven't seen a video message from me in a while but I was soooo inspired with this lesson that I just had to do one. I've made...

In this Issue: I'm having a little love affair with AI! On the Nightstand In case you missed it, it's time for another holiday. Where in the World is Steph? AI and me... I know AI has the potential to do despicable things, just like Facebook and s...

In this Issue: Challenge of the MonthOn the NightstandIn Case You Missed It: 3 Dimensions of a Good LifeWhere in the World is Steph? Challenge of the Month If you've been with me for a while, you may know that most months, I take on a new challenge...

Tool of the Week To sonder or not to sonder? I had never heard the word before, it's a neologism (newly coined word), so don't feel bad if you haven't heard of it either. The Wiktionary definition - (psychology) sonder: the profound feeling of reali...

In this Issue: Inspiring People. For a chuckle! On the Nightstand Where in the world is Steph? In case you missed how to have a more interesting life, it's here. Tool of the Week Inspiring People This is my friend Shiela, she has sooo many gifts and t...

In This Issue: Exploring the interesting In case you missed it - check out YIDE. Funny of the Day A Dose of Beauty Where in the world is Steph? That's interesting. That's interesting? That's interesting! What's something you've fou...

In this issue: Quote " " In case you missed Mudita Idea I love Podcast drop Where in the world is Steph? "Think about someone you love and how happy you are for the experiences they have, I think about the way my mom is excited for the experiences...

Quote De Jour " " Accidental Unkindness International Women's Day Just for fun! On the Nightstand In case you missed the 3 types of friends. Where in the world is Steph? "I'm in a hurry to get things done, I rush and rush until life's...

In This Issue: A loss How to die slowly That's Neat On the Nightstand In case you missed SDC3G Challenge. Where in the world is Steph? "Good night, sleep tight and don't let the beg bugs bite!" (always my goodnight from Auntie Rose) If ...

Today: A Quote " " A recommendation A V-Day gift for you A V-Day idea for your honey, that doesn't need money! On the Nightstand In case you missed the stories we tell. Where in the world is Steph? A Love Letter to Yourself (Yes, Yo...

It's never to late for a WOTY! Who says the new year has to start on January 1st? I'm a BIG fan of the rolling new year! To that end, I've decided to wait until February to talk about my WOTY (Word of the Year). Drumroll please... It's Generous. I deci...

In This Issue: Quote and email Recommendation The Expectation Effect An App I Love In case you missed the Question of the Year. "The more you find good in another, Beautiful One, the more you'll find good in yourself. No m...

In This Issue: The Concept of Year-Defining Events January 12 is National _____ Day! Inspiring Movie Recommendation My 2024 Reading List Year-Inspiring Defining Events (YIDE) Last year, I introduced Y.I.D.E.-the "Year-Inspiring Defining Event" i...

One of the highlights of my holidays was a Day with my 6½-year-old grandson, Noah. We got all dressed up fancy-schmancy, attended an interactive play, savored peppermint hot cocoa Blizzards (oh so heavenly!), and created our own "paint " masterpie...

From New Orleans to Nanaimo, from huge events to intimate affairs, whether in-person or virtual, I always feel privileged to share ideas, insights, and inspiration with audiences to help them become happier, healthier, and build better relationships. R...

Didn't bake it? That's okay (store-bought cookies are a vibe). Didn't buy it? That's okay (we/they already have too much). Burnt it? That's okay (charcoal chic is a flavor, right?). Didn't wrap it? That's okay (bag it, tag it, or just hand it over-stil...