How Health Insurance Plays a Part in Growth — In my years as a self-employed health insurance agent, I have learned the importance of having a growth mindset in order to achieve success in life. But what is a good growth mindset? Why is it important for female entrepreneurs and female founders to have this mindset? And why, amidst…

Can you tell if you are lazy or depressed? — There have never been more jobs being offered than now. Gender equality and rights are better than before, surely. There are many other positives too, and that's awesome. But them negative points, oh, boy. I have never seen more moms asking for donations on Facebook Groups. I have never had…

Not all friendships are worth saving, but here’s how you might decide to reconnect. — “Do you want to be friends?” “Yes, let’s play!” There is nothing quite like the sweet innocence of childhood friendships. They’re born out of genuine connection, free of any preconceived biases or notions that are planted into our minds as adults. The friendships you had when you were young help…

My toddler agreed wholeheartedly. “Honey, Mommy needs her privacy.” I smiled at my toddler as he followed me into the bathroom. “Okay, mommy!” My sweet-natured little one smiled back. “Good job!” I spoke too soon. “Shut dis, mommy?” He pointed to the bathroom door. I nodded. Dear Lord, yes, or…

Nice to meet you! Been here a little over a month. Hello Medium, I’m A.J.! Wish I could claim the idea of an introduction article as mine but I got it from another Medium writer, Sharon Meyer. Whose mouth is lovely and not weird at all like mine. The link…

I never imagined it could be mine — It’s a quick shuteye before the alarm goes off in the middle of the night. The coming month will be no different. And I better get used to squeezing sleep into whatever time is left of the day. Until a rhythm hopefully kicks in. I am a tractor wallah. One…

We don’t have to always know what’s coming next. I recently resigned from my full-time job of 12 years, and while in some ways it’s been a long time coming, in other ways the decision felt shockingly abrupt. …