Life Archives - Eliza Cross

Try Weensy Little Micro Goals For Big Results

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 by Eliza Cross

A man in athletic clothing doing pushups while holding hand weights.

I’m a fan of setting micro goals to make big things happen. Let me explain. Many of us struggle to set realistic New Year’s resolutions and accomplish all of our hopes and plans. Instead, I’m a fan of making tiny little micro goals I might actually achieve. For instance, if I’m procrastinating on a project … Read more

Atomic Habits Book Giveaway

November 25, 2021August 27, 2021 by Eliza Cross

Cover of the book Atomic Habits by James Clear

Dear friends,

For the past week I’ve been learning about the life-changing possibilities of developing great habits. I just finished reading a truly inspiring book, and can’t wait to share it with you.

One Step Forward, One Step Back on My Path to Enlightenment

July 31, 2021July 18, 2021 by Eliza Cross

Words matter.

Saturday night I learned that a blog post I wrote won a Colorado Authors League award. When I heard the news,

My Three Worst and Best Decisions

November 25, 2021May 10, 2021 by Eliza Cross

Think like a monk book by Jay Shetty shown with a plant, a journal, a pen and a glass of iced tea

I just finished reading Jay Shetty‘s inspiring book Think Like a Monk,

Giveaway: Win The New Frontier Cookbook

November 6, 2020October 23, 2020 by Eliza Cross

Dear friends,

Do you ever read cookbooks like novels? I do, and The Pioneer Woman’s cookbooks are perfect when you’re in that cozy mood to read about food, cooking and cattle.

Ree Drummond’s latest, The New Frontier,* (William Morrow, publisher)

13 Natural Ways to Lower Your Cortisol Levels

February 3, 2021October 10, 2020 by Eliza Cross

Dear friends,

Thank goodness for Zoom calls, am I right?

At least once a week, videoconferencing with clients forces me to sweep the counters of empty Tostitos bags, and

Capture Your Memories of the Pandemic

February 28, 2022August 19, 2020 by Eliza Cross

Dear friends, When you think back on this unusual year, which memories of the pandemic stand out for you? If you haven’t already done so, perhaps you’d enjoy capturing some of your recollections while they’re still fresh in your mind. Who knows? Your experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and the events of 2020 may someday … Read more

Book Giveaway: Colorado Kids and the Art of Making Memories

May 9, 2020May 7, 2020 by Eliza Cross

Dear friends,

Could you use some fun new ways to engage with the children in your life?

My friend Gail Riley, proprietor of the award-winning Highland Haven Creekside Inn in Evergreen, CO, has just released her latest book Colorado Kids: The Art of Making Memories ($22.95, Highland Haven Press).

This beautifully-designed book is packed with captivating

7 Good Things: Cake, Books and Happy News

February 16, 2022September 18, 2019 by Eliza Cross

Are you enjoying this beautiful autumn? (How is it already the middle of September?) Here are a few fun finds from around the web this week: 1. I just finished the most delightful biography, Some Writer! (that’s an affiliate link) about author E.B. White who wrote Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little, among other books. This beautiful volume … Read more