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 [...]
I’ve always wondered what it would feel like to go an entire day without worrying. Is that even possible? As a naturally anxious person, I can’t even imagine feeling so carefree that nothing bothered me. And I’m a writer, a profession known for inviting judgment, so you can imagine how the wheels in my head [...]
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to share a dream with someone or jump into someone else’s dream? I think about this when I’m lying awake at night wondering if I’m the only crazy person who has dreams that play out like a Nightmare on Elm Street movie. I’d love the option [...]
Why do you get nervous before an interview? When you see someone attractive, why don’t you talk to him/her? Pressure. Pressure is what prevents us from really enjoying life and doing what’s necessary to get the results we want. We feel pressure because of expectations – expectations we’ve built up in our minds, expectations that [...]
In the span of three months I can’t believe how my life has done a complete 180 – new apartment, new job, new people - to go through so many changes in such a short time can be a lot to process. And while I know these changes are exciting and will be good for [...]
