I used to feel proud to say, “I’m a bit of a perfectionist.” That was until I realized my drive for perfection was less about the pursuit of excellence and more about my fear of being judged. Fear of being judged for not looking smart enough, being good enough, or being successful enough. My relentless…
Soon after I had my first child, I started drifting away from my childless friends. When they asked me to go to the movies, meet up for dinner, or get a drink at a new coffee shop, I almost always said no. When they told me tales of first dates both good and bad, I…
Change is undoubtedly the only constant in life. Sure, there was a time when it was typical to spend a lifetime working in the same company. Times have changed, however, and there is a world of opportunities out there. If you no longer find joy and excitement in your daily job, it is perfectly normal…
Understand that success is finding happiness rather than monetary gain. I’ve been fortunate to travel all over the world and live abroad. I’ve lived with individuals who were incredibly poor, even from a third-world standpoint. Yet, many of those individuals are just as happy as we are here in the most abundant society the world…
The days leading up to and following a new moon are prime time for planning, dreaming, and goal setting. The dark night sky can help us check in with ourselves and consider what we want to grow as the moon builds. And if every new moon is a blank canvas, the latest one, on Sunday,…
January 4, 2022 — 10:16 AM Maintaining mental health is always essential, but there’s no time like the start of a new year to make it a priority. And for some, that means seeing a therapist to help guide you through your personal well-being journey. But when it comes to selecting a mental health professional,…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. January 4, 2022 — 10:02 AM Bedtime snacks often get a bad rap, but healthy options certainly do exist. The key is looking for one that won’t spike your blood…
January 4, 2022 — 10:00 AM While you may have heard of agave in the context of its most common, fermented form (i.e., tequila), what you may not know is that agave plants have been used for millenniums for a multitude of functions—from food to fuel to shelter and more. Out of the 300 species…
January 4, 2022 — 0:02 AM As we usher in 2022, many people are breaking old habits, setting new goals, or maintaining the routines they established last year. If enhancing your gut health, including weight management and bloat reduction, is one of your main goals—and if you’re reading this article, we assume it’s on your…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. January 3, 2022 — 23:02 PM It’s 2022, and conversations around sexuality have evolved tremendously. We know more than ever before about the science of orgasms, fostering desire, and all…
