Unexpected Ways to Connect to Your Best Self Instantly

It's one of the most wonderful times of the year, or for many one of the most stressful. I spoke at an event last week about how to stay balanced through the holidays, and one of my suggestions was to connect to your joy, become a joy seeker. Afterward, someone… READ MORE

3 Incredible Life Lessons Learned in Magical Morocco

I remember the exact moment I realized I had been living my entire life inside the box. All I knew before was black and white; I had no idea there was an entire world outside of my old comfort zone. There was life to be lived outside of the small,… READ MORE

How to Make a Difficult Decision in 3 Seconds or Less

I have just landed in Morocco. My new home for 30 days. I am now immersed in a six-month trip. Six months, six different countries. The choice to move away from everything I know and explore the world wasn’t a quick choice. I had to think about all options and… READ MORE

Why You Aren’t as Happy As You Could Be

http://youtu.be/zMRNzGrrRNQ Click to share. This week, here in the United States, we celebrate Thanksgiving. It is my favorite holiday for so many reasons. I love family time, cooking and eating. But most of all, I love showing my appreciation and gratitude for others. I admit, establishing a gratitude practice has been the most… READ MORE

Letter to My Younger “Hopeless” Self

When I was in high school, the boy I sat next to in math class didn't show up to school one day. He was a shy boy who never looked people in the eye when they spoke to him, but despite his quirks, I found him kind and considered him… READ MORE

20 Things You Won’t Learn in School

Several years ago, I left my successful career in advertising to follow my heart and become a writer. Although I left the corporate world behind, my desire to make a difference and express myself creatively never changed. Over time, I found a place for all my advertising knowledge, and that… READ MORE

Is the Pursuit of Happiness Making Us Unhappy?

Today, I consider myself an extremely happy person, but it hasn't always been that way. The truth is that I've made HUGE strides to be where I am today. I had to dig deep inside myself to access authentic joy, the kind that cannot be manufactured by false promises and one-night-stand mantras… READ MORE

How to Quit Bad Romance

Being alone, can get lonely. After all, society seems to look at singles in a different light. If you choose to be alone for too long, you may be labeled, as if there’s "something wrong with you." Lately I have found my mind creeping into this territory. After awhile, if… READ MORE