How I’m Setting Myself Up for a Super Summer
I don’t think I’ll ever get over the fact that my days of three-month summer vacations are behind me. But, never one to glorify the…
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Looking for Gratitude Every Day — Even When It’s Hard to Find
I’ve been working on maintaining a consistent gratitude practice for a little over a year now. With a busy career in communications, my social life,…
Undergrad vs. Grad School: What’s the Difference?
‘Twas the night before my first day of graduate school when I found myself Googling “what to expect.” I was 25 when I decided to…
Staying Curious: How Saying Yes Makes Life More Interesting
Several years ago, I found myself wedged under my car, staring up at the skid plate that stood between me and the oil drain plug.…
Why ‘Best Friends’ Don’t Have to Talk Every Day
Kalina and I met our first year of middle school, when I may have well as been Regina George. Not just because I was blonde,…
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…
When FOBO (Fear of Better Options) Leaves You With No Options
Throughout college, I excelled at making even the most last-minute plans possible. While other friends diligently planned out their weekly calendars, I did my best…
6 Essential Cookbooks for the Kitchen Newbie
In eighth grade, I took “Life Skills,” a rebranded home economics class that went over how to make basic recipes — pancakes, chocolate fudge, quesadillas,…
What Happened When My Therapist Suggested I Outline My Day
After yet another therapy session during which I complained of my usual grievances — not having enough energy or time, failing to accomplish everything I…
Words of Wisdom: 4 Graduation Speeches That Continue to Inspire Me
After trying on my cap and gown, practicing my best fake smile, and mentally preparing myself for the long ceremony ahead, the only thing standing…