Life Hack: Look for the Simple Fix Rather Than the Drastic Change
When I graduated from college, one of my aunts gifted me the sewing machine that she received as a high school graduation present. If people…
Making Plans in Uncertain Times: A Framework for Setting 2021 Resolutions
One of my favorite December traditions is sitting down in front of the twinkling Christmas tree with my journal and a cup of tea to…
Reframing New Year’s Resolutions: Choosing a Word, Quote, and Quest for the Year
The beginning of a new year is a great time to consider where we are in life, what matters to us, and where we want…
Cheers! How to Say Grace, Give a Toast, and Offer a Blessing
My in-laws have a lovely meal-time tradition in which the family gathers around the kitchen island before dinner and the oldest grandchild, who is 4-and-a-half,…
3 Key Ingredients for a Meaningful Virtual Gathering
At the start of 2020, I could count on one hand the number of Zoom gatherings I had attended. Needless to say, along with my…
3 Ways to Make the Most of a Move
Like many millennials, my 20s have included their fair share of moves, and I have a pocket full of moving-related horror stories to accompany my…
Festivity Infusion: 3 Strategies for Making Weekends Fun During Quarantine
It has been months since I’ve set an alarm clock, worn dress pants, or sat in bad traffic while commuting to and from work, and…
How One Piece of Great Advice Continues to Play Out in My Life
A few years ago, I went through one of the most difficult seasons of my life. A recent move left me homesick for my old…
Discussion Diversity: 3 Things to Talk About Other Than Coronavirus
There’s a quote attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt that I’ve always loved: “Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” Short and…
Learn from the Geniuses: Best Practices in Crafting an Inspiring Daily Ritual
Ludwig van Beethoven believed in the perfect cup of coffee, so he rose at dawn each morning and meticulously counted out 60 beans to prepare…
