Lifestyle
The Joy of Doing Things Differently
Ah… ruts. Lately, every time I sit down to write I find myself entangled in a nightly rendezvous with a writer’s most dreaded companion: a blank page. Perhaps this is attributed to me having multiple balls in the air and not having enough downtime to indulge in a little creative play. Over the past couple of weeks, I... »
Breakdown or Breakthrough: Coping in Challenging Times Through Mindfulness
Many of us are living on autopilot frantically racing to the finish line to claim our prize — more money, more power, or more possessions. But then life steps in and shows us who’s boss, wreaking havoc on our best laid plans. You lose your job. You get passed over for a promotion. Or even... »
Friend or Foe: Are You Your Own Best Friend or Worst Enemy?
We’ve all experienced acts of betrayal at one time or another. A close friend reveals your darkest, deepest secret, a co-worker steps on your heels to get a promotion, or your boyfriend confesses his heart belongs to another. But what about the ways in which we betray ourselves? An uninvited houseguest Self-loathing has popped... »
Are Modern Women Destined to Be Unhappy?
On HuffingtonPost.com, Marcus Buckingham recently posted a piece called “Women’s Happiness: What We Know For Certain” where he discusses a decline in happiness among modern young women. While Buckingham touches on some interesting points as to possible explanations for this disarming trend such as women being harder on themselves than men and the additional... »
Confessions of an Overachiever
As a self-proclaimed busybody and workaholic, the concept of just “being” isn’t an easy one for me to grasp, especially in a society where relaxing is considered being lazy. From birth, it’s been drilled into my head to do more, to work harder, and to always strive to be the best. However, it’s questionable... »
The Quest for the Quick Fix
How many times have we as women, looked for love in all the wrong places – in approval, in a relationship, or in a career? Our culture tricks us into believing that our spiritual hunger can be tamed by external things, so we get our “fix” from a fabulous pair of shoes, a prestigious job... »
Whet Your Appetite for Joy with a Dash of Self-Acceptance and a Side Order of Gratitude
While I shudder at the thought of allowing someone else to define who I am, there have been many times in my life when I have done just that. What I did for a living, what kind of car I drove, and what kind of clothes I wore became a prerequisite for whether... »
Partying With What Is
“And then the time came when the risk it took to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” -Anais Nin In two weeks, I’ll be 30-years-old. There’s something about entering the third decade of my life that sparks a bit of nostalgia and contemplation about where I’ve... »
Walking the Path of Transformation Without Breaking a Heel
I discovered my first self-help book at age 15. During my teen years and early twenties, I read countless books on how to set and achieve goals, break bad habits, and attract Mr. Right. But no matter how hard I tried, I still came up short: I dated bad boys, drank like a... »
