Don’t be afraid of just staying by yourself. [When I was in my twenties], there was a sense that if you weren’t out you were missing out on something. If I was home in the evening by myself, I felt like I was an outcast — that I was socially ill-adjusted — so I should […] Read more…
Four women reflect on whether not missing out was worth it. “Don’t care so much about doing what everyone else is doing. Being a part of it doesn’t make a difference if you are making your own “IT”. In the end, you will find you didn’t miss out on much.” – 44, wife of 25 […] Read more…
This week, due to travel, different time zone, holiday and a cold to boot, I’m posting some old faves. Today a reader question on how to figure out where you are going when you have not yet tested who you are. The question is from a 20-something who is “wandering aimlessly” — a feeling many of us have […] Read more…
Some “What I Wish I Knew Then” quotes from two women and a man who have been through tough times and reflect on how to stay resilient. You are much stronger than you think you are, but remember, never fear asking for help because we have all been in the lows. An author, educator and entrepreneur […] Read more…
This Thanksgiving I’m looking forward to fun and family and being thankful for the many positive things I have in my life. It’s easy to focus on what is wrong vs. right — and sometimes that’s necessary to move things forward. But remembering what is good in your life can shore up your strength. Working […] Read more…
This woman reflects on the things she has discovered about life in her 40s and how she has progressed from 20s to 40s. After building businesses, bankruptcy, getting back up, family ups and downs…she keeps going gracefully. Here is what she knows now. When you are young you think you know how to get to where […] Read more…
Find fun in what you’re doing and know that it will always get better. Believe that it will always get better whether it’s your next relationship, the women you meet in your life, your career. It’s all going to be okay. It always gets better. I don’t think any woman will die from any of […] Read more…
As college wound up, I was so stressed out about finding the right job. There was so much pressure. Companies were interviewing on campus 24/7. It was a total competition: Who’s got a job? At what salary? What a headache. If you didn’t get one right away then you were a loser. My advice is […] Read more…