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…
5 Ways to Push the Restart Button on Your Day
Anytime I go shopping, I find myself wishing that life had the same “ctrl+find” shortcut that my laptop does. To be able to track down…
Feeling Anxious? Be of Service
Here’s the thing: I know that I am lucky. As coronavirus holds our country and our global community hostage, I’m supremely grateful to have health…
Social Distancing School: How to Keep Growing While Stuck at Home
One of my favorite authors and podcasters, Gretchen Rubin, developed what she refers to as a “happiness formula.” Being happier, according to Rubin, involves considering…
Giving Up and Giving Away: Two Sides of the Lenten Coin
When I consider Lent, the first question that comes to mind is “what should I give up?” Though abstaining from meat, chocolate, alcohol or one…
The Benefits of Boundaries: Making Our Limits Clear in Life and Love
“Let’s plan to eat all our meals together,” my new neighbor gushed to the group gathered in our dorm’s lounge, awing me with her social…
Analyzing Anger: What a Door-Slamming Moment Revealed
I could hardly believe myself as I angrily slammed my apartment door with a reverberating thud. It had been a particularly frustrating morning, but hadn’t…
Ouch but Thanks: 3 Tips for Making the Most of Negative Feedback
“You come across as very intense and serious,” the supervisor of my internship stated matter-of-factly. I was feeling badly about how my mid-year mock board…
3 Rituals That Take Reading to the Next Level
For one reason or another, I love setting creative standards for various aspects of my life. My criteria for a five-star recipe: healthy, delicious, inexpensive,…
