Do you know the average person makes about 200 decisions each day? And that’s just about food. I admit I’m that person who stares at the menu for way too long before ordering. I even get anxiety standing in line at Starbucks sometimes – as I’m waiting and thinking about my options, I panic when [...]
Tournesol Wellness: An Oasis in a Busy City Coming in from the hectic, fast-paced New York City streets, I felt an immediate sense of calm as I stepped inside Tournesol Wellness. The peaceful music and aromatherapy instantly transported me to a more relaxed state of mind. I was greeted by Carey Davidson, founder of Tournesol [...]
Although each of us might define happiness differently, it's something we all desire. Many of us wait for and depend on the incredible moments in life - getting a promotion at work, falling in love, or going on vacation - to experience happiness. While there will always be highs and lows in life, we all [...]
We live in a culture where the best of everything is at our fingertips: food, clothes, technology, you name it—so naturally why wouldn’t we apply this mentality to relationships? The problem is that spending your time looking for the right one could lead to disappointment. Think about it: How many people do you need to [...]
Why curiosity is the key to creativity When I was young, my mom said I was one of those babies who stared at everyone and everything. Constantly observing and taking it all in, I was fascinated by the simple things and was in constant awe of the world around me. In some ways, I’m still [...]
Have you ever wondered why change is so hard? Why do we struggle to close the gap between where we are and where we want to be? Let’s say you want to lose weight. Your thought process may look something like this: I need to lose thirty pounds. Oh no, summer is coming soon. That [...]
What are the chances? With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, I’ve been thinking more about luck: are some people luckier than others? Do we make our own luck? Is there any science behind it? When I think about lucky people, this story always comes to mind. A friend of mine broke up with her boyfriend, who [...]
