How I Ended up in a Career I Never Expected
If you had asked me at age 21, college diploma in hand, what I’d be doing in my 30s, I’d have told you confidently of…
Why Boredom Is Exactly What You Need
This year during Lent, I made a bold choice for my annual pre-Easter sacrifice. I didn’t give up chocolate or alcohol, and I didn’t stop…
It’s Not You, It’s Me: How I Broke Up with the News
Confession: I have no idea when the new iPhone is coming out, I don’t know which states legalized marijuana, and I couldn’t tell you the…
How to Break up With a Friend Graciously
It dawned on me not long ago that a friendship in my life was decidedly lopsided. I made a practice of checking in on this…
What’s for Dinner? Making Food Choices for a Healthier Planet
While it’s not a national holiday, Earth Day holds a special place in the hearts of many people. Those of us raised in the age…
6 Out-Of-The-Box Ideas for an Unforgettable Vacation
Different people have different goals when it comes to their vacations. Some want nothing more than to sit undisturbed on a beach, while others crave…
5 Ways to Get More Comfortable With Criticism
For me, developing resilience to criticism is one of the final frontiers of adulting. I can pay my bills, host fancy dinner parties, and even…
6 Things to Consider When Planning Your Perfect Retreat
In the midst of life’s stressors, it’s not uncommon to feel like we’d love to chuck it all and hide away for awhile. Though on…
4 Ways to Deal With Significant Other Envy
In every relationship, though we try to be equally partnered, there are naturally some areas in which one person excels more than the other. Whether…
What an Encounter With a Stranger Taught Me About Relationships
My husband and I had already been traveling for 12 hours on our way home from London when the last leg of our trip—a flight…
