How to Find a Therapist Who’s a Good Fit
The first time I saw a therapist, I really lucked out. I was dealing with depression after the birth of my first child and wanted…
Lifestyle
Making Service a Lifestyle: How I Found My Purpose in Serving Others
When I was 21, I was pretty sure how the rest my life would go. I made good grades, I was majoring in a subject…
5 Things Your Friend With a New Baby Wants You to Know
When I was engaged and choosing bridesmaids, I decided to follow the trend of sending cute cards asking them to stand beside me on my…
5 Tips for Dealing With Travel Anxiety
Do you love to see new places but hate the process of getting there? As a seasoned traveler with a insatiable case of wanderlust, I…
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.…
Your Best Friend Is Not Your Therapist
Recently, I found myself in the midst of a major life transition. I’d lost my job and was struggling to decide what to do next.…
6 Tips for Getting Even Better Sleep
When I first started working after college, I remember chatting with my new coworkers over lunch—and so many of them would talk about not getting…
Get Better at Gratitude: How to Write More Meaningful Thank You Notes
I’m probably one of the few people you’ll meet who is enthusiastic about thank you notes: I’m even affectionately dubbed the “queen of thank you…
From Conflict to Camaraderie: How an Apology Turned Into a Friendship
If you’ve lived in an apartment, you’ve probably had to deal with noisy neighbors. When I lived in my first apartment in downtown Chicago, parties…
5 Tips to Help You Save Money in College
I remember those days of walking around the local supermarket, trying to find the cheapest groceries and waiting for holiday sales at the local mall…
