Concrete Ways to Get Better at Making Decisions
“Wow, I hope this isn’t really how people see me,” I thought at a recent training at work. We were watching a video that reviewed…
Personal Growth
Why I’m Making New Year’s Resolutions in Fall
Nothing speaks of endless possibility quite like the crisp first page of a new notebook. At least, that’s how I’ve always justified my burgeoning stationery…
My Pandemic Fitness Journey, and the Emotional Benefits of Slowing Down
Having played sports and been active all my life, I’ve always thought of movement as something as natural to me as breathing. When I was…
What a Life ‘Pause’ Taught Me About Finding My Purpose
Like much of the world, I’ve been doing a whole lot less lately. We’ve all watched, helpless, as COVID-19 made its way to our towns…
How One Piece of Great Advice Continues to Play Out in My Life
A few years ago, I went through one of the most difficult seasons of my life. A recent move left me homesick for my old…
5 Ways to Keep Growing After Undergrad
Not too long ago, all I needed was my student ID card to enter the sanctuary filled with knowledge and curiosity that was my undergrad…
On Receiving Well: How to Accept a Compliment
Recently, my sister pointed out a flaw of mine. Someone had complimented me on my outfit and I responded with a self-deprecating joke along the…
Explore and Discover: Free Resources for Learning at Home
When I was experiencing a flare-up of chronic health issues a few years ago, I found myself spending a lot of time at home out…
5 Ways Hobbies Can Improve Your Life
At dinner parties or any time we meet new people, a common conversation starter my husband and I like to lead with is, “What are…
No Right Way to Pray: Letting Go of My Misconceptions About Prayer
If you had asked me in my 20s how important prayer was to me, I would have ranked it pretty low. I grew up understanding…
