Self-Help Books That Live up to the Hype
Allow me to start with a brief list of the self-help/advice books I’ve started and never finished: “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up;” “Wherever You…
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Perfectly Imperfect: Focusing on Being Better Instead of Being the Best
As the alarm buzzed at 6:15 a.m., I jumped out of bed, got dressed for school, and studied for an hour before I left to…
Tired of the Treadmill? 5 Tips for Building a More Exciting Workout
Full disclosure: My motivation for working out is so that, when I’m 80, I can still walk comfortably up the stairs to my New York…
How Connecting With Nature Is Giving Me Strength During the Pandemic
In the early spring of 2020, it became obvious that the COVID-19 pandemic had vastly impacted the lives of most people, including mine. And since…
4 Ways to Forgive and Make Peace With Yourself
For almost half of my life, I had a bad habit that made me genuinely dislike my own behavior. No matter where I was, I…
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…
How to Feel Less Lonely When You’re Alone
When the days get grayer and the nights get longer, being alone can get, well, lonely. But it doesn’t have to be that way. As…
Learning on the Job: How to Build Soft Skills
When I was about to graduate from college, I had no idea what I wanted to do. Majoring in English had been challenging and rewarding,…
Stay Curious: How to Design Your Own Syllabus
When I was in my early 20s, I joined a small online support and discussion group of six women who had a unique shared experience:…
How to Train your Motivation Muscle: Tips from a Personal Trainer
Let’s be real – maintaining a regular workout routine is already hard enough. We know we should be working out because it’s good for our…
