In My Own Words

01/03/2019

How many of these have you done this week?
It's almost 5 o'clock and that daily down shift is sounding pretty good right now!

Why do some people live significantly longer lives? And not just longer but better too, with good quality of life. What can we do to set ourselves up for success? Residents of the blue zones regions live in very different parts of the world, yet they have 9 commonalities that lead to longer, healthier, happier lives. We call these the Power 9: bluezones.com/2016/11/power-9.

26/02/2019

"...for most mere mortals walking this earth, most will leave a more modest legacy that doesn't necessarily change the world but does leave a lasting footprint that will be remembered by those whose lives you touched."

Leaving a legacy is an important part of your life's work. A legacy develops from a life dedicated to self-reflection and purpose. What will be revealed...

25/02/2019

Hugs all around!!!

22/02/2019

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!

Nikki's working on a writing project and she wants to know:

What do you love about getting older? (doesn't matter how old you are)

21/02/2019

"The last thing I want is to be on my deathbed and realize there’s zero evidence that I ever existed."

How have you (or can you) be of service? Lead with this and you'll find satisfaction...and happiness.

For the longest time, I believed that there’s only purpose of life: And that is to be happy.

20/02/2019

Nikki here...

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15/02/2019

We take it as a good sign we still want to talk and hang out at the end of the day 😍🥂

For some, working with a significant other sounds like a disaster. But for these couples, building a business together has strengthened their relationships.

14/02/2019

A not so traditional proposal that turned into a 65 year marriage because sometimes you just know...Happy Valentine's Day!

13/02/2019

How to write your love story:

This is a monthly series focused on taking tiny, easy steps to collect and chronicle memories to create the story of you + your family’s life. The simplest way to benefit from this is to treat it like a mini-course. Open a document or a notebook and each month read the email and spend a few minute...

11/02/2019

We know grandparents are SO special + science agrees.

It helps with kids' resiliency + mental health. It can also add 5 years to your life!

The science is pretty clear that staying close to your child's grandparents (even if you can't live right down the street) is good for everyone. The kids become more resilient, and grandparents become healthier: Research suggests grandparents who watch their grandchildren add an average of five year...

10/02/2019

Our iPhone calendars alerted us Valentine's Day is next week!!!

My favorite gift, what I look forward to most is the card. It's the least flashy thing, but the most meaningful. A perk of being married to a writer, I suppose - I get incredible cards and do my best to return the favor.

What are some of the best V-day gifts/experiences you've had? Creative, out-of-the-box traditions?

08/02/2019

We're BAAAAAAACK!

We have not been on vacation (yet), but there is a new website.

Will you check it out?

An award-winning filmmaker makes personal documentaries about family and family history preserving stories of people that will last for generations. It can provide real life context for an AncestryDNA or 23andMe profile. Through interview, your family photos and home videos, historically relevant fo

21/11/2018

**ATTENTION**

HOW TO NOT TALK POLITICS DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Here are 9 questions + conversation starters that are sure to leave you feeling more grateful + less angry than debating the latest political news over turkey dinner.

Check it out, use it, share it + let us know what you think!

13/11/2018

A deep thank you to all of our Veterans.

It is an honor to hear you tell your stories and we are grateful for the freedom you've fought to provide us.

J. Silvernail, Pensacola 1972

02/11/2018

People around us grieve, here's how to help:

"Cheering people up, telling them to be strong and persevere, helping them move on…it doesn’t actually work. It’s kind of a puzzle. It seems counterintuitive, but the way to help someone feel better is to let them be in pain."

One answer to the question of "How do I help a grieving friend?" is to acknowledge their circumstances...to "join