Why You Need to Start Something New in Life Every Now and Then, And Tips on How to Do It (Plus Free Inspirational Quote Cards for Download) A new hobby. A new routine. Or a new job in a new city. When you start something new—however insignificant or ginormous it may seem—you’re lighting a … 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
5 Questions to Help You Always Be Yourself I liked the feeling of sitting with one of the most popular girls in school—at first. She was beautiful, cool, and confident—everything I felt I was not at age 16. She carried an air of aloofness that made the idea of being friends with her all … 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