Author Archives: Anne Barker
Fear And The Twinkie Effect
Actually, I’m more of a Little Debbie Nutty Bar fan. But then I always was a little different from the other kids. Still, you had to admire the Twinkie, even if you wouldn’t choose it from the snack shelf at … Continue reading
3 Steps To Breaking Bad (Habits)
Okay, all you New Year’s resolution people – this one’s for you. A habit in and of itself is not necessarily a bad thing. Our brain likes making habits, because habits allow the brain to function more efficiently. Take, for … Continue reading
Posted in Balance, Life Lines, Mindfulness, The Change Process
Tagged change, habits, inner critic, New Year's resolutions, self esteem, self-improvement
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Yes, We Can Make a Difference
So, I’m kind of pathetic. I used to have this website plug-in for something called a Cluster Map that posted a small, colorful, sometimes twinkling, map in the upper right-hand corner of my blog landing page. The map showed the numbers and … Continue reading
Keeping Cool – Communication Tips For When You Heat Up
You know how it goes. You set out to have a calm conversation with your teenager or your partner and, before you know it, you’re both yelling like banshees or retreating in sullen, angry silence to your respective corners. You’re … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Hitch Fix, Life Lines, Relationships
Tagged communication, Relationships
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Making A Bigger Table
In honor of Thanksgiving . . . In honor of family, members who have died and those who live on to keep the traditions . . . In honor of big tables that always have room for another chair . … Continue reading
I Statements For Dummies
Yeah, yeah, yeah. We all know we should try to use “I statements” when we are speaking with someone about a difficult topic. I statements provide clarity regarding our thinking and feeling about an event, and keep us calm and … Continue reading
6 Creative Comebacks To Combat Your Inner Critic
car·ni·val /ˈkärnəvəl/ 1. A period of public revelry at a regular time each year 2. An exciting or riotous mixture of something blog car·ni·val /blôg/ˈkärnəvəl/ 1. A blog article that contains links to other articles covering a specific topic. 2. … Continue reading
The Importance Of Making Room
Living Alone I have been alone a lot lately . . . And I kind of like it. I like having the television and the remote all to myself. I like the kind of rockin’ good night’s sleep you get … Continue reading
Posted in Balance, Hitch Fix, Relationships
Tagged habits, loneliness, loss, Relationships
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Dos And Don’ts To Combat Insomnia
“I’ve always envied people who sleep easily. Their brains must be cleaner, the floorboards of the skull well swept, all the little monsters closed up in a steamer trunk at the foot of the bed.” David Benioff City of Thieves … Continue reading
Conquering Our Inner Toddler – Letting Others Help
When my children were young, my husband and I often used a trick to get them to accomplish a task that was important to us but somehow distasteful to them. The trick (stop me if you’ve used this one) went … Continue reading
