LIFE
When People Are Mean and Refuse to Admit It Or Apologize
“Life becomes easier when you learn to accept an apology you never got.” ~Robert Brault
I’ve always tried to distance myself from people who are rude, overly aggressive, and mean. But sometimes we become...
LIFE
If You Really Want to Change the World: 4 Ways to Be Kind
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~Maya Angelou
I’ve now reached the age in my...
LIFE
Your Neighbor is Giving More Gifts This Christmas
It seems to me there are two forces that come together during the holiday season to influence our behavior around gift-giving (or better said: over gift-giving).Those two powerful forces are 1) social pressure...
LIFE
Embarrassed About Flipping Out? If You’re Hysterical, It’s Historical
“When things change inside you, things change around you.” ~Unknown
I had been having problems with my email lately. I dreaded calling technical support, since my experience in the past involved sitting for a...
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How I’ve Redefined Success Since ‘Failing’ by Traditional Standards
“Once you choose hope, anything is possible.” ~Christopher Reeve
When I was a child, I wanted to save the world. My mom found me crying in my bedroom one day. She asked what was...
LIFE
Why Trauma Doesn’t Always Make Us Stronger (and What Does)
“Literally every person is messed up, so pick your favorite train wreck and roll with it.” ~Hannah Marbach
You’ve probably heard this before: “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” A beautiful saying, based...
LIFE
Ten Steps to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
According to a recent study, 7 in 10 Americans live paycheck to paycheck.If that is you, you are not alone. But it is also probably not a place where you want to remain.Here...
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What Most People Get Wrong About Singles and 6 Messages You Might Need
“In a world that treats a forty-one-year-old single woman like a teenager who didn’t get asked to prom, I think it’s extremely important to recognize the unique wisdom of a solitary life—a wisdom...