These days, it seems like pursuing a trade is the better option sometimes! How can you know if college is right for you? I have two friends who display this dilemma perfectly. One went to college and is having a hard time using her degree and finding a job that she enjoys and pays well. […]
3 Things Daphne Free At 50 Would Tell Daphne at 25:The Path to Professional Freedom is About Self-Care This special guest blog post is brought to you by my blogging friend Daphne Reznik from the incredible blog, Daphne Free at 50! Daphne Reznik is the creator of the Free At 50 blog, which focuses on […]
Growing up Catholic, I was convinced I just had to be a good enough girl and that would get me to heaven. But I always wondered how “good” I had to be. How would I know if I was good enough throughout my whole life? I just had to hope my good deeds were enough? […]
If you know me, you know how much I love Nutella. And you’d also know that I live a pretty healthy lifestyle. Put those two things together, and you’ll find me at the local ShopRite standing in front of those big loose nut dispensers, filling a flimsy produce bag with hazelnuts so I can go […]
I’m so happy to be bringing you a blog post about ADHD. I’m doing that by partnering with my blogging friend, Candy! She’s the owner and writer for the blog Confidant Candy. She’s a talented writer and creative thinker! I’m leaving you in good hands, so without further adieu… Here she is! Hi. My name […]
“I totally understand!” “Try not to worry!” “I know exactly how you feel.” These are all phrases I’ve been told before when I’m upset or down. And these are all things I DIDN’T want to hear! While these phrases were said with kind intention, each of them was as unhelpful as the last. And to […]
My favorite pair of leggings were digging into my belly, yes… stretchy leggings were too tight around my stomach. This was the sensation that pushed me to start making healthier choices. In 2017, I committed to living a much healthier life. I traded premade sandwiches from the campus food court for homemade lunches. Switched sitting […]
We’d carpool, we said. But when her plans changed and I got reeeeal nervous. I didn’t feel independent enough to drive into this intimidating city by myself! Buuuut, I had to make it to this event, so I reminded myself that I’m a strong, independent woman who CAN be alone. If you’ve ever felt like […]
The glow of the red exit sign was all I could see as I lay on the floor in the back room at work with the door locked and the lights off, as a 3-minute breathing exercise played on Youtube. Bizarre as this practice might sound, I’m proud of it, and even announce it to […]
After a full day’s work, you might find me running to do any of these: right to volunteer at the food pantry, youth group to fill my role as a youth leader, Jump into Joy to run a girls’ empowerment workshop, yoga to unwind, coffee with friends or a double date to get my social […]
