Why Are We So Surprised by Change?
At the beginning of the pandemic, I sent out a warning to my girlfriends: Try on your jeans once a week. Your jeans will keep...
Be that Someone for Someone Else
In May 1997, I should have been on a high: I’d just graduated college and earned my commission in the United States Marine Corps. Though...
Work-Life Balance? Impossible. Strive for Harmony Instead.
If you were to take the phrase work-life balance literally, that would mean everything is even: You’d get eight hours of sleep, work, and life...
The Magic of Inclusion
No one likes feeling like they’re on the outside. When I was in elementary school, I didn’t get an invitation to a sleepover. The rejection...
Gratitude: It’s a Feeling and a Practice
My brother’s birthday is tomorrow. November 22. He died nearly 20 years ago from suicide. Even after all this time, Thanksgivings spent at my parents'...
It’s Time to Tell My Story. Isn’t It Time for You, Too?
I grew up painfully shy. When I was little, I used to hide behind my mom’s legs whenever an adult spoke to me. When it...
The Four Areas in Life to Set Goals
Our goals should be as multi-dimensional as our lives. Learn about the kaleidoscope approach to goal-setting. I LOVE goals. I also like intentions, resolutions, aspirations …...
