When Your Plate is Too Full
There was a point when I wore being busy like a badge of honor. My calendar was full. My inbox never seemed to empty. Every day ended with a long…
Why Living a Life of Gratitude Can Make You Happy
For a long time, I thought happiness came first. I imagined that once life improved, gratitude would naturally follow. When I reached my goals, I would feel grateful. When I…
Why the Law of Attraction is Wrong, But Why It Still Works
For a while, I was fascinated by the idea that thoughts create reality. The promise was appealing. Think positive thoughts. Visualize success. Believe hard enough. The universe will respond. It…
Work as Play
Growing up, I thought work and play lived in completely different worlds. Work was something adults had to do. Play was what happened after the work was finished. It seemed…
Work Less to Get More Done
For years I believed success belonged to the person who worked the longest. If someone answered emails late at night, they were dedicated. If they skipped weekends, they were ambitious.…
Working with the Ebbs & Flows of Your Resistance
Some mornings everything seems to click. You wake up, sit down, and the work flows. Ideas come easily. Tasks that felt intimidating the day before suddenly feel manageable. Then there…