Embarking on the Year of Creation

You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. ~Maya Angelou This past year I embraced the idea of creating a theme for the year. Themes are more robust than goals or resolutions, because they allow for adaptation in the face of unknown factors. The ability to adapt in the midst of a global pandemic helped my own well being. ...

December 29, 2020 · 6 min · Skyler Lemay

Community Influence when Building a Habit

How a supportive community can overcome habit formation inertia and provide accountability for personal growth.

December 23, 2020 · 1 min · Skyler Lemay

Giving Ourselves Space to Create

Breaking the overcommitment cycle to make room for creativity and meaningful work in our overwhelmed lives.

December 1, 2020 · 2 min · Skyler Lemay

Overcoming the Fragility of Goals with Themes

Why flexible themes work better than rigid New Year’s resolutions for personal growth and life changes.

November 30, 2020 · 2 min · Skyler Lemay

Personal Retrospective: Q3 2019

Q3 progress review on intentional living goals and setting focus areas for the final quarter of 2019.

October 23, 2019 · 5 min · Skyler Lemay