Talking about Grief, or: The Losses that Define Us
A while ago, at a workshop, I had a conversation with another participant about grief, and it made me think of times when I was going through the same raw…
Read MoreThe Willpower Gap
Have you heard the term “willpower gap” before? You may not, but I am sure you have experienced it. Willpower gap, a term coined by Susan Pierce Thompson, refers to…
Read MoreDoing Things by Yourself
How often do you see a movie by yourself in the theater? Do you go to exhibitions or concerts or readings alone? And have you ever traveled solo? I usually…
Read MoreHow to Manage Expectations
Have you ever been vastly disappointed because someone in your family or at your workplace did something so inconsiderate you could hardly believe it, all the while being totally oblivious…
Read MoreHow to Build Self-worth
Truth be told, I am a bit confused about how many people think there’s a correlation between self-worth and net worth. I guess you can derive a sense of self-worth…
Read MoreJournaling to change your thoughts
In case you’ve read some of my prior blog posts, you probably know that I am a huge fan of journaling. (If you want to learn more about it, check…
Read MoreChoosing Happiness
It’s been spring for a few days in Seattle, and that makes me so giddy-happy that I only want to think about happiness—so that’s what I’m writing about today. Now…
Read MoreNo Better Time Than Now—or Is There?
I’m sure you are more than familiar with procrastination, but how about precrastination? Yes, that’s a thing, and—spoiler alert—not always a good one. As per definition, a precrastinator is a person…
Read MorePut your vision on a board
When was the last time you had a vision board? It’s been close to ten years for me I think. But this year I have one—it’s the one in the…
Read MorePermission to . . .
2019 has only just begun, so let me also ask the question you may have heard a few times over the past days and weeks: Do you have a New…
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