5 Questions to Ask Instead of ‘What Do You Do?’
Dating apps are not widely known for promoting social graces. So I shouldn’t have been surprised by my awkward interactions with a potential suitor. I…
4 Ways to Figure out Your Calling
In my experience, figuring out your “calling” is different for everyone. Some people know exactly what they want to be when they’re in grade school.…
How to Keep in Touch With Childhood Friends
Growing up, my family moved a few times due to my father’s jobs in sales and consulting. From Denver to Seattle, and eventually Atlanta, my…
A Guide to Setting Realistic Goals
Hey, remember a few weeks ago, you did a thing? You set a New Year’s Resolution? Are we still doing that? Every year, millions of…
How to Treat Yourself Like a Friend
As an only child, I often felt lonely and bored. Having a sibling sometimes means you have a built-in best friend, so when you’re sibling-less…
It’s Time to Let Go of What You Can’t Control
Does panic set in when a friend asks to meet you at a different restaurant for lunch? Do you suffer a mini-meltdown when the coffee…
How to Finally Break the Bad Habit of Procrastination
For years, procrastination was my Achilles heel. I always waited until the last possible minute to start my 200-page reading assignments. If I knew I…
How to Pray for Your Friends
Recently, my friend texted me and asked me to pray for her grandmother who was ill. Right that moment, I stopped working on my homework…
Discerning FOMO: Why You’re Freaking out About Missing Out
Ever since I joined the 21st Century and got a smartphone, I’ve noticed an increase in my anxiety. Why? Because with every event notification, ding,…
The Power of Positive Self-Talk: Why I Stopped Using Self-Deprecating Humor
Self-deprecating comments. Most of us have probably made them. “I’m such a klutz,” or “I’m pretty much a loser.” Words are really important. The words…
