I write a lot about the importance of values. Developing them, defining them, and living them. How about changing them? I think that for many, living by a named and defined set of values is extremely valuable (pun intended). So what do you do when you realize that your values have changed or evolved? You… Continue reading Updating My Core Values
With summer just around the corner, I imagine that many of us are excited to slow down. We want to enjoy every moment of the next three months, not missing a beat. Yet before we know it, the leaves will change, the air will cool, and we’ll be baking pumpkin pies. I love fall… Continue reading Slowing Down
About a month ago, I was on a bus going down Second Avenue. I was standing in front of two young women, who were regaling their recent online dating stories to one another. One was telling her friend that the guy she was interested in had a profile that included the fact that he loved to… Continue reading The Importance of Travel
You have found your dream job. You spend hours making sure your resume is up-to-date. You carefully craft your cover letter. You submit your writing samples and references. You wait. And you hear…nothing. Job hunting can be an incredibly challenging and daunting process, with a lot of unanswered applications and not a lot of hope.… Continue reading 5 Tips to Improve Your Job Application
It is so easy to get caught up in days filled with to-do lists, unread inbox messages, and countless projects you wish you had time to do. I’ve always seen the importance in keeping things as simple as possible. Let’s talk about simplifying life and setting the stage for a clear mind, healthy body, and… Continue reading How to Simplify Your Life
Wake up early: I’ve always been an early riser (I usually get up at 6am), and I find that the earlier I wake up, the more productive I am. I like to start the day at the gym, followed by a 10 minutes of meditating, and then reading or watching the news while I eat… Continue reading 10 Things To Do Every Day
Work/Life _____ Many say that work/life balance is an unachievable aspiration. Some believe it should be reframed to work/life integration. Others believe that work and life should be completely separate. Depending on the week, or even day, I fall into one of the three. To me, constantly pursuing work/life balance, integration, or separation, is unnecessary and can… Continue reading Reframing “Work/Life ____” to Reduce Stress
