Tag Archive: "BreakAway BreakThroughs"
Many a smoker has discovered that they could definitively kick nicotine only after they quit a job, avoided a happy hour, or moved away. Yes, moving: Sometimes the best way to achieve a goal or Mission is…
“Wouldn’t have regretted a single penny.” “Overthinking it.” “Things went downhill quickly.” “The city of lights earned its title.”
In 11 quick questions, Doug Mack serves up just a taste of his bold trip through Europe with no…
photo by Kirk Horsted
Last week my kiddos had a short week of school because of some teacher work/shirk days… Breaks like this are great, but they also present challenges: How do parents work? How…
photo by Kirk Horsted
As we continue to delve deeper into the seasonal duties of fall, we might want to make sure we don’t fall too far! Routine can be great; it’s how things get…
photo by Kirk Horsted
In our last BreakAway BreakThrough post, we went back to school. Awwww!?! Now that THAT routine is running as smoothly as a champion football team, here are some ways to escape…
In the autumn, changes fall like leaves from trees. The effect can be chilling—especially if you were enjoying a warm, summer groove and your family has a full fall plate.
But autumn is also a good…
Most Americans know the timeless bliss of getting away to the lake. I’m enjoying two weeks at my favorite, Lake Okoboji (Iowa) right now. Amid a menu of docks, pontoons and board games are “new” toys like…
Date night means different things to different couples, but it need not (always) mean the same old supper club, cinema, or barstool. If you’ve got a partner—or a favorite friend—make the occasional rendezvous remarkable by firing…
It’s time once again for your weekly BreakAway BreakThrough (BABT). Every Friday (or so) I offer some simple suggestions to help you slow down and savor your free time—and get you one step closer to your…
Do you love working out? If so, good for you. If not, join the club. Still, whether it becomes a healthy habit or just an occasional endeavor, taking a break to release some angst (and endorphins) is most…
