4 Ways Clutter Holds Us Hostage
When clutter invades my life, I am always thrown off my game. I’m a little less productive. A little less focused. A little less happy.…
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September Resolutions: Setting Goals for the Other “New Year”
It’s been five years since I completed graduate school, and I have no plans to re-enter student life anytime soon, but I can’t seem to…
3 Things to Do When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed
At the start of last year, I had big goals for myself. I wanted to officially start my own consulting business, finish writing my book,…
Roommate 101: Important Questions to Ask Before Moving in With a Friend
I moved out of my parent’s home when I was 22, and for the first time, I was in charge of paying real bills and…
How to Clean out Before You Move Out
I’ve lived in New York City for three years and have lived in five different apartments. So, (unfortunately for me because it’s The Worst) I…
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…
Why We Need Empathy Now More Than Ever
I didn’t think twice when I left a comment on a friend’s Facebook post – a video that I found divisive and baiting. I rattled…
5 Tips for Traveling as a Couple
The first time I went on vacation with a significant other, I had dreams of romantic dinners, discovering new and exotic places together, and taking…
Table For One: Learning to Love My Own Company
I used to hate the idea of being watched as I ate alone. My mind would spin wildly, imagining the thoughts of other diners who might be sneaking glances filled with curiosity or, worse, pity. Still, there was something that seemed brave and self-assured about the people I saw eating alone in public. I wanted to see what it was like.
How I’m Learning to Be OK with Being ‘In Between’
When I look at Facebook, my newsfeed is full of friends getting engaged, getting married, and having babies. There are announcements of new jobs, promotions,…
