6 Ways to Stay Independent in a Long-Term Relationship
When my partner and I first met in college, we quickly became inseparable. We studied together, hung out with the same friends, and even discovered…
How to Be a Food Tourist at Home
When I think back to the year I spent in Italy as part of my undergrad degree in languages, what sticks in my mind above…
What ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Taught Me About Love
When I first read Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” back in high school, I remember realizing that I’d found something special. It wasn’t just that…
Looking for Gratitude Every Day — Even When It’s Hard to Find
I’ve been working on maintaining a consistent gratitude practice for a little over a year now. With a busy career in communications, my social life,…
5 Things to Do in January Instead of Making New Year’s Resolutions
So, it’s January, and the one question on everybody’s lips is “What’s your New Year’s resolution?” In the past, I’ve always had big plans for…
3 Steps to Having a Positive Impact through Your Career
The final year of college is tough. For every party you attend, assignment you ace, or new connection you make, you’re forced to answer the…
So, Your Best Friend Is Getting Married? Here’s How to Plan the Perfect Bachelor or Bachelorette Party
The moment when we got the call will stick in my mind forever. My friend and I were out to dinner when our cells buzzed…
How Yoga Changed My Life from the Inside Out
Many people turn to yoga in times of difficulty. Maybe they’ve heard of its stress-relieving benefits, that it can help build strength safely after an…
Why I’m Making New Year’s Resolutions in Fall
Nothing speaks of endless possibility quite like the crisp first page of a new notebook. At least, that’s how I’ve always justified my burgeoning stationery…
5 Children’s Books That Will Mean More to You Now You’re (Technically) an Adult
Not all my childhood passions made it with me to adulthood. I may have given up up roller skating as a teenager and grown out…