Tag: feelings

I’m Doing This for ME!

Posted on January 8, 2022July 19, 2023 By betsyslay

During the final big climb of spin class today, the instructor shouted, “Do this for all the people who said you weren’t good enough or pretty enough or smart enough!” As I started to pour on the effort, the thought popped into my mind “I’m doing this for ME!” A…

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Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 By betsyslay

As I read the critique, my immediate reaction was defensiveness, anger and a very territorial feeling. And I thought, “Who do they think they are? And who are they to criticize me?” The instant, raw reaction surprised me and as the warmth crawled from my neck toward my face, I…

Follow the Money

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 By betsyslay

As we make plans for the year ahead, I think it’s a great practice to take a look back and “follow the money” and see where it went last year.

Time for a Paws

Posted on January 23, 2021January 27, 2021 By betsyslay

Last night as I typed away on my computer longer than I should have, Libby came in, put one paw on the arm of my chair, then one paw on my back and looked at me very intently as if to say, “OK mom, I think that’s enough for tonight.”…