Earlier this month, I did a 5k race called “The Dream Dash” in memory of my friend, Joe Manfreda, who died unexpectedly when we were juniors in high school. It was the first one I’ve run in a few years due to my own health challenges coupled with the Covid-19
Guest Post by Stephanie Polsky The other day I tossed away a pair of slippers I had bought last year at the start of Covid. By the time I finally put them out for trash day, the soles of both of them had already fallen to pieces. Despite their obvious
In this post, I’m sharing an attitude that will help you maintain confidence in your life choices, even when other people disapprove. Every time you make a conscious choice to live your life the way you want to live it. There’s going to be someone in this world who disagrees
This post is very different from the other posts on this blog. Instead of being informational, it’s a guided visualization to help with overcoming the intimidation involved with “taking action” in our lives. Because let’s be honest, taking action to achieve something, no matter how big or small, can be scary
When life gets hard, where do you turn? Do you turn to friends? Faith? A therapist? A quiet place where you can be alone? Regardless of where you choose to turn, everyone needs something to lean on when times get tough. The things I turn to are what I like
Because of the isolation and distancing of Covid, many people are feeling more disconnected, alone, and unmotivated than ever before. But recently, I realized that mentally acknowledging our connection to our roots (i.e. the people who came before us) can create a strong sense of belonging and, by extension, strength,
Ever since our routines were disrupted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, I’ve heard numerous references to people “working in pajamas” or “not wearing pants” to video calls. While I am happy that many people have had the chance to remain “comfortable” in some ways (however small), there’s something that worries
If you’ve experienced any form of significant personal growth in your life, chances are you’ve felt “lost” before. And while I’m sorry you’ve experienced such negative emotions, I’m really happy you endured and overcame that feeling. Because without it, you wouldn’t be where you are today. Feeling lost is one
