on being better

quick Thoughts on personal development.

green juice optional.

The dumbest thing in my bag

I have a weird confession: I have a handful of loose trail mix at the bottom of my purse. An open bag spilled awhile ago, and now peanuts, raisins,...

Having a Rough Start? Remember This

As my new crystal flew off the kitchen table, I had a slow-mo “nooooo” before seeing it bounce off the floor. Look, I’m not your local crystal gal,...

One Powerful Skill to More Quickly Recognize Our Limitations

Do you ever have an idea that keeps popping up, like when someone mentions Popeyes and then ads for chicken sandwiches follow you around the...

Are You Mindlessly Prioritizing This “Goal?”

Several years ago, a new map app burst onto the navigational scene. Waze was David against a Google Maps Goliath. Waze’s advantage was that it was...

How to Question Change to Ease Your Next Transition

Have you ever yelled out in frustration, simultaneously knowing that you shouldn’t be so upset while also feeling that in your case, you’re pretty...

Why Too Much Self-Reflection Is A Bad Thing

True story: I learned how to drive in a cemetery. “You can’t hurt anyone in here!” was my dad’s reasoning as I remember it. And while I’d still be...

Can We Want More and Feel Satisfied?

What does it mean to be rich? What does it look like for you? Maybe a nice watch or a certain number of 0’s in your bank account. For me, it looks...

Dump the Pressure With This One Question

Have you ever got jazzed about something, a bold new haircut or fun pair of shoes, and then started to second-guess it immediately? Last week, that...

The Best Advice I’ve Heard All Year

“Can I tell you something?” I could tell by the way my new friend asked the question, she had a bit of feedback. Most likely something she thought...