Reframing Goal-setting for Flexibility
In today's entry I talk about my goals for 2026 - but also about the need to not put all one's eggs in one basket but to eat a few along the way to sustain yourself.
Rumours of The Death of Joy are Greatly Exaggerated
Today I think about "weaponized nostalgia" and its cure, searching for the clues within your nostalgia to find the joy around you.
Nice week…Weird Day
Weird weather and weird online experiences this week. I'm not sure I'm 100% on board with all this! *laughing*
My Brain is a Liar
I'm an expert at dithering and finding excuses to avoid doing something I know will make me feel good. Yesterday not only did I push through it - I made video proof for my future self to capture just how wrong I was about what a chilly autumn ride would be.
The Joy of Racing Yourself
In this entry I realize I am almost completely recovered from August's Covid infection - recovered enough to race my past self in many different ways.
Another Kind of Early Morning Coffee Ride
Today I talk about (and show in video) what it's like to focus on a priority that is not cycling as quickly as possible, and instead enjoying the destination *and* the ride.
The Best Laid Plans
Today I headed off into a cool, damp, dark fall morning expecting to have a homemade coffee at sunrise. Instead I had a more unique and lovely experience to start my day.
September 21st and Persistence
On the 21st of September Todd talks about the importance of persisting doing the things you love even when your mind tells you that you won't enjoy it or that it's pointless.
Also: Even if you don't read the whole entry, do go in and watch Demi Adejuyigbe's videos. They're a delight.
Brick by Brick: Week 7 & 8
Shifting gears again I'm now moving from quantitative metrics that don't make sense to me to qualitative ones like: I had some nice bike rides, am reading interesting things and am feeling happier and sleeping better than before.
Brick by Brick: Week 6 Part 2 – The Details
Today I have so much energy I could go to work *and* write the rest of the entry I wanted to write yesterday about how my body responded to being sick. I owe much of it for being able to really take it easy for 10 days, living like our cat Squishy.