How to Not Take Things Personally—A Practical Guide to Help You Not Internalize Those “Ouch” Moments in Life Do you often feel hurt by something someone has said or done? Does it feel like people are rude or insensitive to your feelings all the time? Why is she looking at me like that? People … Read more
Simple Things to Be Grateful for, Even When You Don’t Feel Thankful Having a bad day? Week? Month? Here’s something that’ll help make you feel better—gratitude. Okay, I understand. You’re skeptical. Can gratitude really cheer me up? Does it really make a difference? I once had the same doubts. I couldn’t imagine how “counting … Read more
How to Cope with Changes in Life With Grace Change. Some of us love it. Some of us dread it. I’m guessing you’re not a change enthusiast, or else you wouldn’t be here reading this article. Hey, I get you. Who doesn’t like the efficiency and the comfort of a well-practiced routine? Our fondness … Read more
Valuable Life Lessons I Learned From a Cancer Diagnosis I’m celebrating a remarkable milestone this August—10 years of being cancer-free. Once upon a time, 10 years seemed like a distant goal for me. During my most pessimistic phase, I didn’t think I’d even make it past 3 years, let alone 10. And now here … Read more
How to Stop Feeling Sorry for Yourself and What to Do Instead “You got to stop feeling sorry for yourself all the time.” He said. He was an older man, with a booming voice and lively expressions that spoke of his Italian heritage. Angelo was his name. He was the designated volunteer driver of … Read more