How to Get Over Waiting for an ‘Aha’ Moment
In the finale of its first season on Netflix, “Master of None” presents its main characters as seemingly desperate for a change and ready to…
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Why Lent Is a Great Time to Deal With Change
I’m terrible at handling change. I frequently treat change not as a graceful passage from one “life” room into another, but rather as a door…
A Guide to Setting Realistic Goals
Hey, remember a few weeks ago, you did a thing? You set a New Year’s Resolution? Are we still doing that? Every year, millions of…
What Fall Teaches Us About Letting Go
Fall has always been my favorite season because I love the cooler temperatures, getting back into a more structured routine, and preparing for the holiday…
How to Become a Better Advocate for Causes You Believe In
One day, I happened upon a place I never thought I’d be. I was visiting India with my best friend, and we spent most of…
Away From Fear: How to Rethink Starting Over
A few months ago, my family hopped into a moving van and drove away from everything we knew. We left behind a decade of history…
Small Sacrifices to Help Make the World a Better Place
The world can be a scary place. I feel like I’m overwhelmed with negative news and stories of suffering in our society and powerless to…
Break a Bad Habit: Steps to Help You Turn Over a New Leaf
It’s 7 p.m. on a Wednesday, and I’m watching TV with an after-dinner cookie. In about five hours, my phone will go off to tell…
Feast Is the New Fast: Committing to Change this Lent
Finding a good Lenten fast can be a struggle. You can stick to the basics — no meat on Fridays, no sweets, maybe no beer…
Not Where I Imagined: Letting Go of My 10-Year Plan
My 28th birthday snuck up on me and, as I do every October, I reflected on my life. Then I laughed. I was not coddling…
