Five years ago, I left the company where I had worked for the last 16 years. To the outside world, it looked like a big leap of faith (I was asked over and over if I was sure about what I was doing), but for me, it was the next natural step in my life. […]
Totally bored with Instagram? 13 things to try instead
1.Intentionally engage with your feed. Instead of mindlessly scrolling, connect with the photo and caption as if it were a true conversation. Pay attention to the photo and leave a thoughtful comment. The word “social” is an integral part of social media after all. (I got this idea from my coach Helen McLaughlin’s blog.) 2. […]
Expectations vs. reality of taking the leap
So you finally took the leap. You quit your job…or set up your side hustle…or said “I do”…or started working at your dream company…or got on the plane and stayed true to your commitment to travel the world. But it doesn’t look or feel like anything you thought it would. Maybe you’re feeling resentful (new […]
I’m not in love anymore
The passion is gone. I feel like I’m just going through the motions. I don’t feel like this is making me the best person that I can be. Do you feel like you’re not in love with your life anymore? (Yup, it also feels like falling out of love with someone.) Hey, deep breaths. It’s […]
10 things I’m loving now
I used to make this list every month. I haven’t made one in almost two years but I figured that since it’s the month of love, it’s a good time to sit down and share what I’m loving—from underwear to books: 1. This is my favorite bra. The lace details, the fact that I can […]
Does your life spark joy?
Like most of you, I’ve watched “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” on Netflix with fascination. I saw a literal mountain of clothes get sorted into organized closets. I teared up during the heartbreaking episode when a wife had to say goodbye to her husband’s belongings. I cheered when a mom allowed her family to share […]