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How to Become More Magical
If you want more magic in your life, you’ll need to do one thing. It might not seem like the powerful, magic-maker that it is at first. It’s something that’s easy to overlook. It’s easy to say, “Oh, yeah, that seems like a really great idea,” and then completely...
How I Learned to Rebel
In college, my biology class was right after lunch. It’s fair to say that biology was not my passion. I could not keep my eyes open for the life of me. I was somewhat of a rule-follower, so I was nervous to skip class. I have an innate and deep fear of getting in...
Why Slacking Off Helps You Get Things Done
I really hate doing laundry. For whatever reason, it’s my least favorite chore. I dread sorting the clothes into piles. I loathe moving things from the washer to the dryer over and over again. Folding? Forget it. I end up leaving baskets of clean laundry sitting...
Why Putting Things Off is Often a Genius Move
I have to tell you my favorite thing about Slacker Magic. Sometimes, if I wait to do something that just feels too hard/heavy right now, serious magic happens. I’ve berated myself so many times for being behind on a task (even as I push it to the next day, over and...
You Now Have Permission to Slack Off
As a mind-body coach with years of experience in helping people improve their well-being, I state the following: I hereby give you full permission to slack off. You are allowed to slack. You are allowed to rest. You are allowed to slack and rest even if you aren’t...
7 Days of Slacker Magic
The night before I started second grade, I freaked out. I was certain I wasn’t ready. My mom came into my room, snuggled me, and tried to convince me that I was, indeed, prepared for second grade. I was worried that I didn’t know everything I was going to learn yet,...
How to transition like a two-year-old and transform your life
Before I became a parent, I imagined doing things like feeding my child or tucking her in at night. I could envision putting a yummy dinner on the table, enjoying time together, and then easily moving on to a nice bath and snuggle. I really had no idea that such a...
Why slothing is your new wellness practice
I’ve discovered that Slacker Magic comes with its own vocabulary. Need some rest? Haven’t spent enough time restoring your body and spirit lately? If so, it’s time for some slothing. Notice you’re pressuring yourself too much and trying to make something turn out...
What to do when the pursuit of wellness backfires
The wellness industry is a booming industry. There are countless ways you can improve your health. You can use “natural” alternative healing techniques. You can read books. You can try a variety of dietary approaches. While the pursuit of wellness seems harmless,...
Ten Ways to Slack Off…Secretly
Cue the Pink Panther music. Look left and right. Check the hallway. Peek carefully past the doorway and see if the coast is clear. Do it! Escape. Make a dash to the bathroom. Close the door and hide, pretending you needed a restroom break. This is your moment. No...