At the time I’m writing this, we’re already halfway through spring, and winter is right around the corner. If you’re like me, winter can be a tough time. Days are short and you feel less motivated. It can be harder to stay inspired with your goals, or even do simple things like get out of…
I’ve been fortunate these past few years to come across a few life changing books. I don’t want to exaggerate and say that these books drastically altered my life right after I read them, but rather gave me the knowledge to make gradual changes that make a huge difference after a while. In this post,…
If you’re anything like me, you resent how Valentine’s Day is not that meaningful, how it’s nothing more than a superficial holiday that commercializes romance to sell flowers and chocolate. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Here are 8 meaningful ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day that don’t revolve around money or going out….
I recently read Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s book on flow, in which he talks about the different ways we can enter the flow state during different activities. Not surprisingly, listening to music is a common way people can find themselves in flow. However, if you’re looking to enter the flow state, you can’t just pick any song–the…
We’ve all heard that good communication is one cornerstone of a strong relationship–but we don’t ever really learn how to communicate. In this post, I’m going to talk about nonviolent communication for couples, which is a communication framework that is so simple, yet powerful and effective. I’m going to focus on how you can use…
If you’re anything like me, then dating can feel forced and awkward—especially first dates. They can feel like you’re presenting a rehearsed version of yourself with the intention of impressing instead of just being real. Between small talk and nervous laughs, it’s easy for the conversation to stay superficial. And while many first dates revolve…
It’s that time of year again – the holidays are right around the corner, and the new year will arrive before we know it. I know most of us might not start thinking about resolutions until the week before the new year, but brainstorming ideas early is never a bad idea! In this post, I…
As I’m writing this, fall has arrived—the trees are shedding their leaves, the sun is setting earlier, and many of us might feel that familiar “fall fatigue.” Also known as seasonal affective disorder, it can cause a noticeable dip in motivation and energy. It’s completely normal to feel like everything takes a little more effort…
We all make mistakes–it’s a normal part of being human. Some of us move through life trying to be perfect and not make mistakes, but that’s the wrong way to think about it. Rather than avoiding failure, we should embrace the mistakes we make. This post will discuss how to learn from your mistakes shifting…
Most of us probably think of flow state as a special mental state reserved for elite athletes and champion chess players, but anyone can tap into the flow state! In addition to being available to anyone, you can unlock the flow state in almost any activity–from walking your dog to cooking dinner. This post will…
