Practically Useless Charles Burgess

Think back to all the classic games you might have played as a kid: Monopoly, Uno, RISK, Skip-Bo, Sorry, Battleship… the list goes on but they all have one thing in common - they are competitive. And if you’re like me, a naturally competitive person from a competitive family, these games always ended in hard feelings when the whole point of playing them was to have a fun night together as a family.
I’m here to tell you there’s a better way. In this episode, I’ll introduce you to the magical world of cooperative (or co-op) games and how they might just make board games and video games the go-to for your Friday night with friends and family alike.
Thank you to our sponsor, Serenity Flow Arts for making this episode possible!

Have you ever found yourself dancing around the truth and giving conditions to your “no’s?” When it comes to setting boundaries, many of us struggle with pleasing others, but I’ve found that by being clear, concise, and honest, I can have deeper, more successful relationships.
Come dive into the conversation with me this week about what healthy boundaries look like and how to set them to reduce stress and make more time for the things that are most important to you.
A special thank you to http://MaxyWellness.com (MaxyWellness) for sponsoring this episode!

What if I told you there was a fun way to mark things off your to-do list, instead of being overwhelmed by that ever-growing pile of laundry?
This week I explore the topic of bringing levity into your life by finding ways to game the system and accomplish tasks in a realistic, measurable, fun way!
A special thank you to https://MaxyWellness.com (MaxyWellness) for sponsoring this episode!

We all have different goals when it comes to the food we eat and there are so many fads and diets that reframe everything in our fridge as “good” or “bad”.
In this episode, I share how my father and I changed our relationships with food and made progress on our goals with one simple tool.
Thank you to https://MaxyWellness.com (MaxyWellness) for sponsoring this episode!

Social media can be one of the best ways to connect with friends, brands, and inspiring people from around the world, but it can also leave you feeling drained, frustrated, and insecure.
In this episode, I share how you can sage your social media and practice more mindful scrolling.
Thank you to https://yogalotuspond.com/ (the Lotus Pond) for sponsoring this episode!

When’s the last time you chatted with your childhood best friend or your favorite aunt - the one who always brings bomb desserts to thanksgiving and tells the best stories?
In this episode, I share a fun way to spark conversations with your favorite people through good ol’ fashioned snail mail.
Thank you to https://yogalotuspond.com/ (the Lotus Pond) for sponsoring this episode!
If you want to send your own postcards, check out https://www.sincerely.com/postagram (Postagram) and https://www.postsnap.com/ (Postsnap) - two I've personally used, but there are many more out there.