The Socially Distant Survival Guide

When a tree sheds its leaves for the winter, it isn't dying.  It is preparing for what's ahead.  It is adapting for situations outside of its control.

What an incredible lesson!  We can't go, go, go …

In episode 24, we talked about tracking our time to see how we are actually spending our days.  With that in mind, episode 25 is all about taking that data and making tweaks based on your observation…

Many of us are in the habit of looking ahead at our calendar.  But how many of us look back and edit our calendar to accurately reflect how we spent our time?

We all have so many things we want to …

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you had the habits of someone you admire?  Maybe you're a night owl and are envious or your morning person friends.  Or you see someone meditating in t…

Years ago, I discovered the work of Marla Cilley, better known as FlyLady.  One of her core principles is getting "dressed to shoes" everyday.  I was skeptical at first, not wanting to wear shoes aro…

In her commencement address to the virtual class of 2020, Oprah Winfrey asked a very important question: what will your essential service be?

We all have skills and talents that we can use in service…

Today is the last day of school in New York, which has me thinking a lot about graduation.  Can you imagine the challenge graduation speakers faced this year?  How do you inspire an entire generation…

The entire world is slowly coming out of its quarantine cocoon. Restrictions are being eased and people are slowly (or very, very quickly) get out and about.

In this episode of The Socially Distant S…

We all know the benefits of expressing gratitude, but how many of us commit to a regular gratitude practice?

In this episode of The Socially Distant Survival Guide, we discuss some ideas to get your …

Most of us could use a jolt of energy in the morning, and not one that comes in a mug.  In this episode of The Socially Distant Survival Guide, learn how to create a moment that will pump you up and …

Black Lives Matter.

In this episode of The Socially Distant Survival Guide, we are looking at the choices you can make to support the Black Lives Matter movement.  Whether it is educating yourself, m…

If you are unemployed right now, one of the best things you can do is give yourself a consistent reason to get out of bed.  If you are still employed during quarantine, one of the best things you can…

There is a lot of negative news coming at us from every direction.  When it comes to choosing the media you ingest, make a decision as to how you want your mood to be affected.  Don't just consume on…

Jesse Rosenthal is a personal trainer, online fitness coach, and his Modern Man Program has been wildly successful in helping people achieve their health and fitness goals, even during quarantine.

In…

We all know that we spend too much time on our screens. This was true before quarantine, and it is even more true now.

In this episode of The Socially Distant Survival Guide, we discuss suggestions f…

Many of us are enjoying the luxury of not having to wear pants everyday. While it's wonderful to be able to relax and be comfortable when we're at home, it's worth considering how this affects us.

Ho…

Now is the perfect opportunity to create the personal transformations you have been dreaming of, but never had the time.  We are all in a cocoon, waiting to emerge. 

Whether you want to learn new ski…

We are all having good and bad days throughout this situation.  Today wasn't the best day for me, but it was a great reminder that whatever you need to feel - feel it.  And reach out to people who mi…

If you live in a major city, you might have a hard time finding everything you'd like at the grocery store.  Or maybe you're not in a position to leave and get food right now. Use this as an opportun…

With the countless hours we are spending in video chats these days, sometimes you just need to have a little more fun.  In this episode of The Socially Distant Survival Guide, I'll tell you about one…