Is that a Hell Yes or a Hell No?

First let’s just move past the fact that I’m using “Hell” and not something more PG like “Heck.” It’s a stylistic decision but if this is a deal breaker, then no hard feelings. But if you’re like, “What are you talking about? You think too much! Who cares what word Read more

Do you care about what others think of you?

 “Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.” — Albert Einstein S-U-C-C-E-S-SIt’s one of those big words- overused, overrated, vague, exhilarating, and yet somehow always ever so out of reach. But although the word is much embedded in our society, what is the actual Read more

Let fear be your guide

“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”  -Nelson Mandela What is fear anyways? Well, the all-knowing Wikipedia defines fear as ” Fear is a feeling induced by Read more

How to set Unrealistic Goals

I am a huge proponent of goal-setting, and more specifically, SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely). I am addressing the “Attainable” and “Timely” components of the SMART goal, which basically refers to being realistic that you have the resources, skills, and capabilities to accomplish the task. This is Read more

Seriously. It will all be OK.

Sometimes, life can be overwhelming. Suddenly, it seems that work, relationships, and an identity crisis are all happening at once, and you are caught in this never-ending cycle of feeling tired and frustrated, without a way to get out. Some of this is a normal part of the up and Read more

What good can come out of a break-up?

From pain to acceptance: how a break-up makes you a stronger person.  Break-ups are hard for both parties, but particularly if you are on the receiving end. It might have come as a surprise, or the last straw in a slow decline. Intellectually, you know it’s for the best, but Read more