Confidence Through Chords: Learning To Play the Banjo Helped Me Challenge My Inner-Critic
As far back as I can remember, I have struggled with anxiety and depression. My father, who suffered from Schizophrenia, took his own life when…
Personal Growth
Overheard in the Office: How Listening in Taught Me To Be a Better Communicator
I Listened to my Boss Speak to Clients: This is What I Learned
The Board Game That Beats Stress: 4 Reasons to Try Chess
Chess is a simple game. 64 squares, 32 pieces, one move at a time. It’s the perfect antidote to my complicated life as a busy…
How Adding Something To Your Daily Routine Can Enhance Your Faith Life This Lent
An elderly priest once told me that each Lent, he would give up the same three things: water skiing, skydiving, and watermelon (and he was…
Swipe Right: The Personal Benefits of Online Dating
A few years ago, I finally downloaded Tinder. I had just gotten out of a years-long relationship and wanted to explore the online dating scene.…
It’s Not Me, It’s You: How to Take Things Less Personally
I take things personally at times. It’s a natural tendency for me and for many people, one that gives me some sense of control over…
How Quitting the Peace Corps Taught Me to Serve My Community
I knew I wanted to join the Peace Corps ever since I was a kid. I loved to travel, I studied Spanish in school from…
Four Life Lessons I Learned From Puzzles
I’ve been obsessed with puzzles since I was a kid. Crosswords, riddles, logic problems, jigsaws – you name it, I wanted to solve it. To…
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…
5 Things I Do to Strengthen My Relationship With My Parents as an Adult
When I was younger, both of my parents tried very hard to get me to practice meditation for my anxiety. It didn’t relax me,…