Being open to new ideas, welcoming new perspectives, and listening to people who have different backgrounds than we do (in every way “background” can be defined) helps us to keep up with the change in the world around us. It helps us to evolve consciously, rather than just change with whatever tide happens to come along and push our little boat in a direction.

This year has definitely had its ups and downs. I mean, it’s 2020 after all, so some “downs” are to be expected. One of the big “ups” of the year for me, though, has been the growth of my business. I have been THRIVING in my biz, but the stress levels have certainly gone up over the past 8 months or so. So here’s what’s working for me when it comes to managing stress.

I was on a walk with my dog, Pluto, when we came upon another owner and their dog. This wasn't the little Yorkie who lives around the corner and may as well be a squirrel on a string for him to hunt (he's not aggressive and probably would have NO idea what to do with a Yorkie OR a squirrel). This was another dog altogether. I think he was a Schnauser. Well, little guy went nuts when he saw Pluto.