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Nothing is permanent – and that's a good thing

Whatever it is you’re going through right now, remind yourself that it’s not permanent. This won’t last forever.

mind managementChristine KellJuly 13, 2021change, impermanenceComment

Need a better storage system...? Get this instead!

You can never find anything. There are sometimes piles of stuff on your floor. You want to get organized, so you often think:: Hey, I should buy a new storage system!

mind managementChristine KellMarch 23, 2021storage solutions, storage, decision-making, decisionsComment

What's important? Let’s start there.

When I’m feeling stressed, I like to ask myself this question: How can I start with what’s important and let the rest fall as it may?

mind managementChristine KellDecember 22, 2020pressure, obligationsComment

Ignore other people's opinions during the holidays (even mine)

This is my “public service announcement” on ignoring and not giving a crap about other people’s opinions of you this holiday season.

mind managementChristine KellNovember 24, 2020boundaries, judgment, self-judgment, self-care, holidaysComment

How to stop giving in to urges

There have been numerous studies about how technology is addictive. Here's some help.

mind managementChristine KellOctober 20, 2020technology, technology addiction, urgesComment

How to accomplish anything

We don’t get stronger by doing the easy things. We get stronger by doing. We get stronger by trying. We get stronger by failing.

3 steps to feel better when your life is spinning

Today, I’m sharing my experience of feeling awful and how it can help you feel better when you feel awful.

mind managementChristine KellSeptember 8, 2020thoughts, feelings, thought management, vertigo, overwhelm, fearComment

Anger, grief, and a better future

I’ve been struggling with focusing on normal work, life, business, my home. And, it turns out most of my clients and friends are struggling too.

mind managementChristine KellJune 8, 2020blm, black lives matter, grief, angerComment

Why we want others to be different

Whether it’s our spouse, our clients, our boss, or a stranger, we all have times when we want the people around us to be different than they are. Let’s be real—I’m still fuming about the stranger in the grocery store.

mind managementChristine KellApril 28, 2020life coaching, relationshipsComment

Forget what I said last week

It was all great advice that really works, but some people feel their partners are “too far gone” or “impossible!” So, here’s the truth.

mind managementChristine KellApril 21, 2020just do it, spring cleaning, cleaning, couples therapy, drama, resentmentComment

How to not freak out during this COVID-19 thing

Oh, it’s so easy to freak out though, right?

mind managementChristine KellMarch 16, 2020COVID-19, fear, anxietyComment

Are you fighting against what is?

I was certainly fighting against reality in yoga this morning. And the judgments — of both myself and that damn girl next to me…

mind managementChristine KellMarch 2, 2020self-judgment, yoga, mind management, mind clutter, pain, sufferingComment

6 ways to beat the winter blues

When I feel totally isolated and depressed because I think winter is lasting too long...
(photo by Pablo Anttila)

mind managementChristine KellFebruary 17, 2020winter blues, winter, Patagonia, depressed, JetBlue, vacationComment

Stressed out and tired from all the work you have to do?

Here’s the secret that will change your life... if you let it.

mind managementChristine KellFebruary 3, 2020stress, tired, stressed out, thoughts, thought managementComment

The real reason you feel bad sometimes

You blame your spouse for your messy house. You blame your parents for “screwing you up.” You blame a team member for...
(Dog photos by Matthew Henry.)

mind managementChristine KellJanuary 23, 2020feelings, blameComment