Published in Thrive Global·Jan 10, 2019Member-onlyHow to set boundaries in relationships without feeling selfishAnswering commonly asked questions about boundaries and relationships and outlining five ways to help you live a happier life. — • Do you find yourself saying “yes” repeatedly when you’d rather say “no”? • Do you take on so many responsibilities to please others that your health suffers? • Do you secretly experience resentment, anger, and self-loathing, wondering how you can escape the tangled web of responsibility?Relationships10 min readRelationships10 min read
Published in Thrive Global·Sep 17, 2018Member-onlyLove, Only LoveA poem — Love1 min readLove1 min read
Published in Thrive Global·Aug 10, 2018Member-onlyWhat the stories we tell say about usWe all have stories to tell. — We all have stories to tell. These are stories of love, loss, heartache, and joy. These are moments from our lives, snapshots of victory, of fear, of longing, and desire. Some stories we tell over and over — to ourselves and others until they are no longer tales but an…Mindfulness4 min readMindfulness4 min read
Published in Thrive Global·Aug 3, 2018Member-onlyA Letter To The Friend Whose Suicide I InterruptedIt’s the summer of 2002. Most of our University friends have already headed home for the holidays. I had planned to do the same, but when I heard that you were going to be by yourself, I decided to stick around for a few more days. Seeing my family is…Mental Health7 min readMental Health7 min read
Published in Thrive Global·Jul 30, 2018Member-onlyWhat’s your rush?There’s only now. — So often we are in a rush, focused intently on getting from A to B. In this drive to get somewhere, to be someone, to do something, we forget the moments in-between the two. …2 min read2 min read
Published in Thrive Global·Jun 15, 2018Member-onlyMindfulnessHow to be present in the present moment. — For me, mindfulness is being present in present moment. This means choosing to give attention to the space within which I am physically present. There are always thoughts jostling for attention in our mind. These are thoughts of past events, of future plans, and of daydreams. …Meditation4 min readMeditation4 min read
Published in Thrive Global·May 29, 2018Member-onlyWhat to do when everyone’s living their best life, except youHow to live your best life starting right now. — So your best friend got the promotion she wanted. Your brother is going out with the girl of his dreams. Even your parents are enjoying their retirement and posting pictures of their adventures on Facebook. …Mindfulness11 min readMindfulness11 min read
Published in Thrive Global·Apr 16, 2018Member-onlyThe Gift of ChangeOne cannot go through life and be untouched by it. — One cannot go through life and be untouched by it. Every moment presents itself as an opportunity to teach, to heal, to give rise to experiences that shape us in infinite ways. This is change. Suffering comes when we resist these experiences, choosing to either cling to certain aspects that…Meditation5 min readMeditation5 min read
Published in Thrive Global·Apr 6, 2018Member-onlyFeeling Anxious?Three techniques to help you regain your peace — Anxiety happens to every one of us at some point in our lives. For some, it’s something of a rare occurrence, briefly emerging than retreating, not to be seen or heard from for months, if not years, at a time. …Anxiety5 min readAnxiety5 min read
Published in Thrive Global·Apr 2, 2018Member-onlyFinding Your Way In The DarkThere is always a way, even if we cannot see it. There is always a way, even if we cannot feel it. There is always a way, even if we cannot find it. During times of trouble, chaos and strife, we feel the urge to find quick-fix solutions to ease…Self Improvement4 min readSelf Improvement4 min read
