Posts on other areas to live a meaningful life.
The Science of Avoidance + How It Gets In Your Way
Does this scene sound familiar? You know you have to have an uncomfortable conversation with your partner. You’ve been thinking about it, dreading it, and every time you get up the nerve, you change your mind and swear you’ll have the conversation later. Or maybe you’ve been putting off …
The Message You Need to Hear If Things Feel Hard
Lately, I’ve found myself wanting to scream at people. Not an angry or aggressive scream, but an encouraging, “this is so important, please hear this and know this” kind of scream. And my guess is that if we sat down across lunch, I’d want to scream this at you too. …
How Having a Bedtime Routine Can Help You Sleep Better
Have you ever noticed that dogs seem to sense when it’s dinner time? They start to hover near the kitchen, somehow knowing that their dinner is coming. They pace back and forth, wagging their tales with anticipation. Dogs can’t tell time, so how is this possible? And what can …
A Simple Phrase to Help You Stop Buying Stuff You Don’t Need
Confession: I am a longtime lover of things. Cute things, shiny things, sparkly things. Things that smell good, things that look pretty on an end table, things that make entertaining more fun, things that remind me of happy memories. I love stickers, washi tape, cute pens, and coordinated wrapping paper. …
Calm App Review: What You Can Get for Free
People often ask me how I stay calm all the time. The short answer? I don’t. I’m a human, and like everyone else, I have my fair share less than shining moments. (Don’t believe me? Hear my humorous recount of a recent mini-meltdown I had while traveling in the video …
How to Read More in the New Year
Did you know that reading has actual scientific benefits? It’s true! And there are a lot of them. Initially, reading might just seem like a productive way to pass time, but more and more research is pointing to the mental, emotional, and relational benefits. Perhaps this is why I’m seeing …
Why You Need a Mantra for the New Year
The New Year is here, and I’m absolutely, positively convinced that you need a mantra for the new year! It’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the different theories about New Year’s resolutions. Do you choose a goal, a word, or a new challenge each month; what’s the best approach? …
Be Courageous: Reflections On My 2017 Mantra
Last year, just after the holidays, I got serious about crafting my mantra for 2017. While some people choose specific goals or focus on a single word, I’m a firm believer in choosing a personal catchphrase to use all year long. I thought long and hard before I settled …
5 Tips to Beat the Post Holiday Blues
The holidays are over. While this can sometimes bring about a hopefulness for the New Year, it can also bring about some serious post holiday blues. You might be feeling blah, lethargic, or depressed, or perhaps you notice an overall sense of feeling deflated. Thankfully, there are a ton of …
Simple Conversation Starters for Your Holiday Gathering
No matter how you’re spending this holiday season, chances are, there will be increased opportunity for conversation. Whether you’re spending lots of time with close family, or sitting next to your second cousin, it’s possible to have more meaningful conversation. Or maybe you’re joining a group of neighbors for the …
