Lessons Learned From a Marathon That Didn’t Go As Planned
In March of 2020 when the world shut down, I was at the peak of my training for a late April marathon. After weeks of…
Personal Growth
The Importance of Doing Nothing
Why do you get your best ideas in the shower? Why is it best to “sleep on it” before making a big decision? Maybe…
Why Do Apologies Matter? A Lesson From Netflix’s ‘The Chair’
When I turned on Netflix’s series “The Chair” — a show advertised to offer drama, wit, and commentary on women and minorities working in higher…
4 Daily Mantras to Help Overcome Perfectionism
It took me years to admit that I had perfectionist tendencies. I’ve always preferred to define myself by my positive qualities, like my flexibility and…
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.
6 Romantic Comedies and the (Surprisingly Positive) Things They Can Teach You About Love
I’m always up for watching a good romantic comedy, but to me rom-coms aren’t just “chick flicks.” While it may seem like romcom-level romance never…
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,…
What Fall Teaches Us About Letting Go
Fall has always been my favorite season because I love the cooler temperatures, getting back into a more structured routine, and preparing for the holiday…
The Wandering Sheep: Confessions of a Yo-Yo Christian
I consider myself a bit of a yo-yo Christian. I’m someone who has continually strayed from my faith, found my way back, then strayed again.…
What This 20-Something Novelist Learned About Real Life From Writing Fiction
I’ve always been a writer: From a young age, I was scribbling stories, characters, and even the occasional fantasy world, complete with its own rules,…
