Living Well

The Need to Pivot

Fencing and pivoting and bears, oh my! (okay, there were no bears...yet)

Jul 7 •

Bethany Huxford Davis

The Badge of Busy

Letting go of busy for the sake of busy and finding joy in being fully human

Mar 10 •

Bethany Huxford Davis

Taking Stock after a Major Shift

Reflecting on my return to teaching a year after making the choice

Jan 23 •

Bethany Huxford Davis

Another Reminder that Flexibility Matters

We are humans still, not robots yet!

Jan 21 •

Bethany Huxford Davis

Lessons in Self Care from a Puppy

Olive Louise goes to daycare and reminds me of some important things

Jan 17 •

Bethany Huxford Davis

Finding Peace and Renewal: My Elohee Yoga Retreat Experience

Last weekend before the East coast was pummeled by Helene, I attended a yoga retreat (taught by the lovely people of my local yoga studio).

Sep 30, 2024 •

Bethany Huxford Davis

Getting Back on the Bike: Joyful Movement and Self-Care

After several years of Peloton life, my spouse and I started to chat about buying e-bikes and leaving the house.

Jul 9, 2024 •

Bethany Huxford Davis

Finding Light in Darkness: Embracing Gratitude for a Better Life

I’m hardly the first person to write on gratitude and no doubt others have said much of what I’ve noticed in my life, but a lesson I’ve learned deeply…

Jul 3, 2024 •

Bethany Huxford Davis

We Are [Not] Family

I’ve had this post sitting in the drafts for a while and was recently reminded of it when Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky went ahead and said it – work…

May 28, 2024 •

Bethany Huxford Davis

Boundaries + Intentional Disconnection + Other Strategies for Avoiding Burn Out

Once upon a time I experienced what I think I can fairly call extreme burn out. I’m listing only my professional responsibilities for that time here:

Feb 19, 2024 •

Bethany Huxford Davis

Occasional Loafing Might Just be Good for You

This past Saturday I found myself in a situation wherein plenty of things could be done but nothing absolutely had to be done that day. It was warmer…

Jan 30, 2024 •

Bethany Huxford Davis

Remotely Interested

I have worked from home exclusively* for the last 5 years, including when I was previously a full-time professor and in hybrid roles since about 2011.

Jan 24, 2024 •

Bethany Huxford Davis

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