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 [...]
Watching an athlete’s backstory is probably my favorite part of the Olympics. I got chills seeing Chloe Kim win the gold the other day – so inspiring what she’s accomplished and what’s she’s been through to get to this point. Growing up, I was a competitive athlete so I know about intense training sessions, overcoming [...]
Growing up, many of us have this picture of what our lives are going to look like - working in a job we love, making lots of money, having an incredible relationship - whatever it may be. But things don’t always pan out the way we hoped. We look around and see people who "have [...]
To be vulnerable or not to be vulnerable? That is the question. We’re afraid to let our guard down and show who we really are. We hide our weaknesses and mask our shortcomings for the fear of being judged, the fear of being rejected and above all, the fear of getting hurt. What if he [...]
“Passion—including the manifestations of passion we feel within ourselves and therefore call “ours”—is not something we can grasp or own but a force of nature, connected to and influenced by things that extend far beyond any puny human self.” –Martha Beck In kindergarten, when the teacher asked the class what we wanted to be when [...]
Love is powerful. It makes us feel and do things we wouldn’t normally do, and sometimes stay in relationships longer than we should. When you’re in love with someone, it’s hard to make a decision because emotions tend to cloud your judgement. Trust me, I’ve been there. When I’m unsure whether to stay in a [...]
