Having been immersed in the magazine industry for 16 years, I’ve always loved advice columns. They taught me how to make the kitchen cleaner naturally using white vinegar and baking soda. I learned how to deal with a toddler’s first-day-of-school blues. There was an answer to my every concern, summed up in less than 100 words. But the […]
The Crossroads of Should and Must is a must if you’re looking for your Must ( formerly known as “passion”). Elle Luna tells her story about her own search and the lessons she learned. She helps us navigate through common roadblocks (fear, time, money, space, among others). She gives simple tools and peppers the book with quirky […]
In Inspired and Unstoppable, Tama Kieves, former overworked lawyer and “reluctant mystic” turned bestselling author, speaker and coach. talks about how to wildly succeed in your life’s work, especially if you’re doing the work you love. With personal stories and encouraging words, Tama shows a keen understanding about the hopelessness of going through life uninspired despite all the external […]
In the book You Can Create An Exceptional Life by Cheryl Richardson and Louise L. Hay, a case is made for the use of affirmations in living the life you want. The core principles of the book lie in the following (all are quotes from the book): Think thoughts that make you feel good, make […]
I first discovered Elizabeth Gilbert, as most do, in the book Eat, Pray, Love. Then I was amazed at her range when I was introduced to the intensely beautiful world of one of the most fascinating women of fiction—botanist Alma Whittaker in The Signature of All Things. In her latest book, Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond […]
In Thrive, Arianna Huffington redefines the meaning of success—from the accumulation of wealth and the attainment of power to the importance of your well-being. She talks about how to tap into your intuition, reignite your sense of wonder and build your capacity to be compassionate and to give. Not only does she give practical examples […]
