“What do people over there think about the election?” In the last week, multiple American friends asked me a version of this question. The other version was, “What do people over there think of Trump?” Being in the UK during the US election was a fascinating experience. On the one hand, I didn’t mind being […]
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It’s been about three weeks since my family and I flew across the Atlantic to begin our 3 month stay in the English countryside. The UK government requires a 2 week quarantine upon arrival. Less than a week after we emerged from our isolation like bedraggled butterflies with PTSD, the prime minister announced England would
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At some point last Spring, it became clear lockdown wasn’t going to be two weeks. For the first couple of months of quarantine, Steven and I managed our full time jobs with young kids at home, plus an energetic puppy. As our mental health became a concern, we slowly outsourced some of our responsibilities and
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School’s back in session, work is in full force, and I’m having flashbacks to last Spring. The difference is I’m older and wiser this time around. Instead of trying to “do it all”, I’ve learned what shortcuts save me the most time and sanity without sacrificing my health. Time-Saving Dinner Hack #1: Frozen broccoli (or cauliflower, etc.)
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Guilt can be healthy in the right context. For example, if a kid steals a candy bar and feels guilty about it, his guilt serves a purpose. The kid doesn’t like how he feels so he doesn’t do it again. Maybe he even returns it or goes back to pay for it if he already ate
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