The instant my ankle fractured in a million pieces from a bike accident, I knew many of my favorite activities would be stripped out of my life. I braced myself for the worst, and yet while driving to the ER, hoped I was wrong, maybe this was a severe sprain and with a wrap and […]
Why You Can Welcome the Middle of Your Story Instead of Waiting for the End
I’m always on the hunt for the tiniest clues leading me beyond slick facades and behind the closed doors. I have to resist asking the overly intimate details about random people’s daily routines, their childhood drama, or their relationship struggles. Starting a sentence with “This might be TMI, but…” never makes me squirm and only […]
3 Kinds of Music I Have on Repeat to Boost Creativity, Calm, & Connection
Have you experienced the mysterious effects of music on your state of mind?
Not only do my moods change instantly, but I also notice how….
Why You Don’t Need a Degree To Pursue Your Dreams (& 8 Beliefs To Carry With You Instead)
For too long, I thought I needed a doctorate, multiple certificates, or a list of professional qualifications to contribute my work, perspective, and thoughts to the collective conversation.
The Most Helpful Advice I’ve Heard On Friendship
It seems that every era of my life, prior to the last about 6 years, was marked by rich and diverse relationships.