How to Stay Calm in the Midst of Chaos

In America we are celebrating Thanksgiving soon, my absolute favorite holiday. We come together to give thanks and celebrate with friends and family. But for many, the holidays can also be an extremely stressful time, full of anxiety and chaos. This week’s message can help you reduce stress and connect… READ MORE

How To Overcome Embarrassment from a Choice You’ve Made

Last month I was in Kyoto, Japan (beautiful by the way), eating at a sushi restaurant when it happened. I picked up my bowl of miso soup, sipped it politely, then immediately gasped because I’d just gulped down soy sauce. (In my defense, it was a dark restaurant and the… READ MORE

Surprising Truths about Finding Your Life Purpose

[embed]https://youtu.be/lohX1QwSd2A[/embed] Several years ago, I was stuck in a soul-suffocating career and felt hopeless and passionless. I lacked clarity and had no idea what my calling was. Looking back, I can see that I focused so much attention on trying to find my life purpose, I was actually preventing myself… READ MORE

How to Honor Your Creative Instincts

https://youtu.be/lFuqZ07kwB4 When I tell people I’m a writer, they usually say one of two things: “You actually make a living doing that?” or “I could never be a writer; I’m soooo not creative.” When most of us think of “creativity,” the starving artist comes to mind, and we often think… READ MORE

3 Surprising Signs It Is Time for a Major Life Change

https://youtu.be/GCost0gFw9o I just booked a ticket to Paris, France. in 48 hours I will be there, in the city where I found my true self. Paris has a special place in my heart because in 2009, I was in corporate, working in advertising and stuck, depressed, and unclear of what to… READ MORE

How to Live a More Meaningful Life

A few months ago I sat on my couch feeling disconnected to my life. I was stuck in a routine and felt as if I was just going through the motions. I wanted to feel more, live more, be more, so I started to dream bigger. I gave myself permission… READ MORE

How to Navigate a Major Life Change with Grace and Ease

I want to share a quote I just came across from Anthony Bourdin: “Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts; it can even break your heart. But that's okay. The journey changes you – it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your… READ MORE

How to Stop Jealousy from Stealing Your Joy

Do you find yourself comparing yourself to other people? Do they have something you want? Maybe you feel bad for feeling jealous, which only makes the situation worse. Being jealous is a part of being human, but if we aren't careful it will rob us of joy. When we are… READ MORE

How to Be More True to Who You Really Are

https://youtu.be/nshO1j7aBPM When I was stuck in my depression, I used to look at other people who were living their purpose, and become frustrated because they seemed to have so much passion for life. It seemed foreign to me because I felt trapped by my life circumstances. I had no idea… READ MORE