by Jane Pollak | Oct 2, 2020 | Be Inspired, Explore Lifestyle Ideas, General Wisdom, Personal Development, Self-care
I made it through a 5-day Ayurvedic cleanse which ended on Tuesday. I’d thoroughly prepared my cupboards (still under renovation) and plastic-coated my countertops (plywood stand-ins for my eventual Caesarstone ones), then gave myself over to a period of...
by Jane Pollak | Sep 22, 2020 | Balance, Be Inspired, Explore Lifestyle Ideas, Personal Development, Self-care, Support
How often will you do and do, yet remain unaware of how much you’ve accomplished? I’m fortunate to have another human being listen to me account for my actions twice a week. I prepare for our calls by adding to my ongoing list of Actions before we speak....
by Jane Pollak | Aug 18, 2020 | Be Inspired, Delegating, Explore Lifestyle Ideas, General Wisdom, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Self-care
We’ve often heard “it’s the little things” –those nearly unnoticeable annoyances or conveniences, kindnesses or slights–that shift our perceptions. My action partner picked up my variation on that today during our check-in call....
by Jane Pollak | Aug 16, 2020 | Explore Lifestyle Ideas, Persistence, Personal Development, Self-care
There’s a Jewish folk tale that’s worth a read these days. The basic premise is that a man, unhappy at home with his wife, goes to his rabbi for advice. He’s told by that wise man to bring his cow, goat and chickens inside their house to live with...
by Jane Pollak | Jun 12, 2020 | Balance, Be Inspired, Explore Lifestyle Ideas, General Wisdom, Persistence
I vividly remember a photo of NYTimes cooking columnist Mark Bittman making gorgeous food in his tiny NY kitchen. The image came back to me while feeling nostalgic for the drawers, cabinets and shelves of the large CT art studio I abandoned over 10 years ago. Instead,...
by Jane Pollak | Jun 11, 2020 | Balance, Be Inspired, Explore Lifestyle Ideas
Don’t get me wrong! I’m adhering to a quarantine regimen of coaching, writing, eating, sleeping and a bit of cleaning. But in between those activities, I choose not to go on social media, read, watch movies on Netflix, or leave my apartment. Which is...
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