Life is full and it moves fast. No matter who you are, I’d venture to guess that statement is true for you. Sometimes that fast-paced fullness can feel exhilarating — even fun! — but on a consistent basis, it feels more like stress. And that stress can cause some pretty intense and challenging emotions like […]
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Leadership skills are highly valued in our fast-paced, hustling culture. We look up to, emulate, and follow the advice of well-respected people who work hard, make tough decisions, and lead by example. But it’s not just organizations that need solid leaders. The most powerful place from which to lead is actually your own life. When’s […]
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What is a spiritual practice? It’s an opportunity to connect and commune with yourself and with whatever force (whether you call it God, the Universe, Spirit, or the pages of your journal) guides your life. Many have a spiritual practice without even realizing they do, and for good reason. There’s so much beauty in a […]
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You sense inside an unborn, second self. An un-lived version of you. You feel compelled. Inspired. Pulled in the direction of a passion project. You read about it. Daydream about it. Fall asleep + wake to it. It lives in your gut, your heart, your consciousness. Sometimes you even think you could actually pull it […]
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“It’s hard to know where to start.” We say that all the time, don’t we? When we want to move to a new city, start a new venture, go back to school, learn a new skill. We pull out that old chestnut of an excuse, shine it up, and then use it on the daily […]
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It’s easy to dwell on past mistakes — what we could have or should have done. But, those experiences shape who we are. The trick is to use them to grow. With that in mind, here are a few tips to stop regretting the things you can’t change and to focus instead on how to […]
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The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love they bloom like flowers. – Thich Nhat Hanh Reading the news on your phone while you make coffee and give the dog his breakfast. Instagramming lunch while giving advice to a friend and ordering another cup of coffee. […]
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“Ask and ye shall receive.” Try it. Enough with the vacillating. Extinguish the proverbial second guess. You deserve what you want. So speak up. Few people are mind readers. We can’t expect others to just “know.” When you cease to express your needs, wants, and desires, you suspend the right to be disappointed when you don’t […]
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For years in my late twenties and very early thirties I felt stuck. I had a career that no longer satisfied me, a broken romantic relationship, and an unhealthy relationship with food and money. It seemed I’d inadvertently manifested the very life I’d been desperately trying to avoid. What happened? I’d spent so much time […]
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Maybe you’ve heard of these mythical creatures. Or seen them in movies. Perhaps your best friend/sister/neighbor is even dating one. The Perfect Partner. They always clean up after themselves. They plan surprise weekend getaways. They buy sweet, thoughtful gifts and spontaneous bouquets. They say things like “I’m so lucky to be with you” and “You’re […]
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