When was the last time you took a real risk in your life? A time when you got out of your comfort zone and did something that scared you? Most people don’t take those kinds of risks. They continue to do the same things every day that bring them comfort—and they never get to that… read more »
The toughest time in my life was exactly 7 years ago. It was the summer of 2011, and I became best friends with my local pawn shop. I was dead broke, but I had to pay private school tuition for all three of my kids. So, I constantly made trips to the pawn shop, pawning… read more »
If you want to change your life and live out your dream, there’s one thing you MUST do. Suffocate your excuses. It doesn’t matter what your excuse is, whether you just had a baby, you’re working 60 hours a week or you’re struggling with an illness. An excuse is an excuse, and they all share… read more »
So, you’ve got a brilliant new idea. You’re going to launch a lifestyle website with daily tips, weekly interviews and a store with your own apparel. Or maybe your idea is the next big gig sharing app or an Airbnb for dogs. Whatever that idea is … what is the first step you take? Do… read more »
There’s no denying that superheroes are having a moment right now. Our culture has long enjoyed the classics like Superman, Spiderman and Batman—but over the last few years, we’ve been getting a flood superhero movies and TV shows. The most exciting part of all is that female superheroes are FINALLY getting their due! These powerful… read more »
We’ve all read the headlines: Millennials are lazy. Millennials are entitled. Millennials are self-obsessed and narcissistic. You know what? All of these statements are dead wrong. The truth is, there are lazy people of all ages. There’s no reason to believe that Millennials are any lazier than Gen Xers or Baby Boomers. And when you… read more »
We all have something about us that makes us feel “different.” And at times, that thing can feel like a weakness—but it’s actually a strength. Whatever it is that makes you different, whether it’s your culture, background, sexuality or gender identity—that part of you allows you to see the world in your own unique way.… read more »
We all do it sometimes. It’s hands down the number one thing you can do to crush your dreams: Compare yourself to other people. I know, it’s hard not to! It’s human nature to stack ourselves up against our neighbors. The woman on the bike next to you in Spin class makes you feel like… read more »
We all have those days when life feels really hard. We didn’t get the job we wanted, our relationship ended and we had a fight with a family member. Add a traffic jam on top of that, and it can feel like the world is conspiring against us! When I’m having a tough day, there… read more »
We all need good girlfriends. They make us laugh, support us in our most trying times and simply make our lives worth living. Plus, research has shown that friendship makes us healthier. One 2015 study found that a lack of social connections carries a similar health risk as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day!… read more »
