When James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, spoke at my workplace’s global speaker series I was intrigued enough to read the book. Three years later, it’s still one of the best self-help books I’ve read. Today’s post summarizes the key messages I took away from the book, and how I’ve adopted these learnings in my daily life.
It’s my March 2026 goals update
How is it possible that the first quarter of 2026 is in the books? It feels like we just celebrated Christmas and now Easter is behind us and we’re looking ahead to spring. Today’s post has my March 2026 goals update and a preview of my April goals.
Spring is coming…but first a February 2026 goals update
March has arrived and spring will be here soon, although you might not think so from the piles of snow at the end of our driveway. As we prepare to welcome spring, it’s time for my February 2026 goals update.
It’s time to say no to unhealthy snack foods
It’s Pancake Tuesday. That means Lent starts tomorrow. As I do every year, I’ve been thinking about what to give up for Lent. This year, in keeping with my 2026 theme of health, I’m going big and tackling unhealthy snack foods.
January 2026 goals update
February is here, so it’s time for my January 2026 goals update. I can’t say I was sorry to say goodbye to what was a bitter cold and snowy month. Over Christmas, I made the mistake of saying out loud that I don’t mind winter as much as I used to. Someone was listening!
2025 reading roundup – The road to 1000 books
Today’s 2025 reading roundup highlights the books I read in the last two months of 2025, along with a summary of my reading activity for the year and my progress toward my goal of 1000 books.
Wrapping up the year with a full 2025 goals recap
Before we close the book on 2025, it’s time for a final goals update. Along with my regular monthly goals update for December, today’s blog post has a full 2025 goals recap and a look ahead to my 2026 goals.
The Sunday Spark – Focus on health in 2026
In the first edition of The Sunday Spark for 2026, I look back on my 2025 theme of intentionality and discuss plans to focus on health in 2026. Plus: hedgehog highways, how music therapy reduces pain perception, and advancements in textile recycling.
It’s time for my November 2025 goals update
After lamenting the darkness and dreariness of November in last month’s update, November was a pleasant surprise with lots of sunshine and snow to brighten things up. Did that give a boost to my motivation? Find out in my November 2025 goals update.
Inspiring reads in my November 2025 blog roundup
And just like that, the last month of 2025 is here. Along with a summary of my writing activity last month, my November 2025 blog roundup has terrific posts on the wisdom of age, an updated Christmas don’t want list, the value of a vision board, and rethinking our approach to post-secondary education.