What Happened When I Put Down My Phone and Picked up a Book
Go somewhere new, try something new, and read something new. Those were the monthly commitments I made to myself at the start of the year.…
Back to Work After Loss: Navigating Grief in the Office
When I lost my maternal grandfather, I was only 8 years old. I was confused and sad, but was in the watchful eye of people…
4 Ways to Get to Know Your Friend’s SO
Not long after I started dating my now-husband, my best friend came to town for a weekend visit. I drove to the train station and,…
5 Things Your Friend With a New Baby Wants You to Know
When I was engaged and choosing bridesmaids, I decided to follow the trend of sending cute cards asking them to stand beside me on my…
The Beginner’s Guide to Getting Outside
When I relocated to south central Pennsylvania after college, one of the first things I noticed was the endless beauty of the region in the…
Giving Yourself Grace: The Importance of Emotional Self-Care
Over the past year, specifically since we’ve all been dealing with the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems like the phrase “give yourself some…
How I Knew It Was Time to Start Our Own Holiday Tradition
It was the Sunday after Thanksgiving a few years ago when I knew things had to change. I was dreading going back to work the…
Concrete Ways to Get Better at Making Decisions
“Wow, I hope this isn’t really how people see me,” I thought at a recent training at work. We were watching a video that reviewed…
4 Unique and Helpful Gifts for Your Friend With a New Baby
When my husband and I welcomed our second child this past spring, we found ourselves even more exhausted than with our first. The first few…
How to Be a More Respectful, Culturally Sensitive, and Conscious Tourist
When I studied abroad in Seville, Spain, my program was very strict about students only speaking Spanish, requiring it in the program office and encouraging…