Author Archives: msw blog
core memory
I don’t know who told you it was too late. Too late to feel wonder again.Too late to create a memory that rewrites the story.Too late to laugh so hard your ribs ache and your cheeks stay sore.Too late to … Continue reading
Visit or Call Loved Ones
The sweetest holiday memories are often spent with those we love. Take time to spend with loved ones you don’t get to see or talk to often. If you live far away, schedule a phone date with them. Positively Purging-I … Continue reading
Schedule joy
Schedule joy, not just productivity. Add joyful things to your calendar just as you would work meetings. This could be a weekly dinner date with yourself, a monthly gathering with friends, or simply blocking time to rest without guilt. Positively … Continue reading
Gift Giver
We have given Christmas gifts to eight of our son’s friends since middle school. I recently retired and do not make the kind of money I used to. I want to tactfully tell them that I love them all dearly … Continue reading
Get Creative with Gift Wrapping
Rethink how you decorate your gifts this year. Wrap boxes in old newspapers for a vintage look, or use kraft paper and draw your own designs. Craft DIY gift tags and bows to top off the presents.
Real Life of an MSW 