Earlier this spring I interviewed Amanda Hesser of Food52 for my “Finding Your Path” series on The Daily Muse. It was a true pleasure hearing her story of finding a way to do something in life “that was more genuine and inspired”. Bored with her economics and finance studies in college, and seeing a […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Self & Wellness’ category
Things I Would Tell My 23-Year Old Self
things i wish i could tell my 23-year-old self By Gabi Moskowitz – You are enough, exactly as you are. – This vegan thing is not going to last. – You are not a lesbian. You are not even bisexual. Nice try, though. – Contribute more to your 401(k). – It’s not enough to […] Read more…
Yes You Can. Buy Art. In your 20s.
Portrait of Gertrude Stein by Picasso As I was reading last night I realized I had discovered a little bit of 40:20 Vision from Ernest Hemingway: “‘You can either buy clothes or buy pictures,’ she said. ‘It’s that simply. No one who is not very rich can do both.” – Gertrude Stein as “quoted” […] Read more…
Flash Friday: Women Who Inspire…from the 20 and 40-Something Perspective
Today is Flash Friday – when 40:20 Vision tackles an issue from both the 40-something and 20-something perspective. Joining me on this mission is Molly Ford of Smart Pretty and Awkward. Today’s topic is gender images: What portrayals of women in media are inspiring, and what are not? Who are your media role models, and why? I […] Read more…
For Anyone Who Worries About Whether They’re Doing The “Right” Thing
Today I’m sharing an inspiring guest post from a 20-something woman who is embracing the imperfect on her journey to realizing her most valuable asset … herself. “Special thanks to 40:20 Vision for providing messages like these to me, before I knew them:) People like you and your contributors have been wonderful resources to look for guidance. […] Read more…
Dealing with the Obsession Over Weight
Q. Dear 40-somethings, Did you ever obsess over weight? – 20-something A. Unfortunately yes. It’s hard not to. But if you’re lucky, one day you realize the number on the scale is not really what is going to make you happy (if you are within a healthy range). It’s part of a much bigger whole. […] Read more…
Never Stop Asking Questions
“All I have to do it say to myself, ‘is there ever a reason why I should know this?’ No. Okay I can ask. You can ask a lot to questions. You meet people are who are experts in an area and you can have the simplest questions [you feel stupid to ask]. But ask. They […] Read more…
Hello Fear…Now Shut Up
Today’s post is a wish one 40-something woman has for herself. After constantly seeking approval she is finally learning to stand up for herself and like what she sees in the mirror. It reminded me of some quotes from an Elizabeth Gilbert talk I attended last year. I was a fan / not fan of Eat […] Read more…