Lukewarm Coffee and Major Mistakes: My Sensitive Striving Story

One summer Saturday night, sitting at a half-empty Starbucks in NYC, I realized how much my addiction to achievement had taken from my life. That evening was rare in New York City—it was the perfect weather to walk in Central Park or have drinks on a rooftop with friends. Instead of having fun, I was […]
Announcing My New Book

UPDATE: Trust Yourself is now available! Click here to get it now. It’s impossible for me to contain my excitement, so I’ll come right out and share that … I’M WRITING A BOOK!!!! Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking, Master Your Emotions, and Channel Your Ambition for Success is slated to be published in Spring 2021 by […]
How to Deal With Setbacks

We all know life has its challenges and setbacks. The 21st century brings us smaller workforces, more responsibility, and expectations from others 24/7. Doing the work of two or more people, the phone that never stops ringing and the boss who gives you something she needs yesterday can frustrate anyone. This pressure can knock you off focus and test […]
5 Steps to Stay Sane When Launching a Side Hustle

Slash careerists, moonlighting, freelancing. There are many terms for working extra jobs, but no matter what you call it, more than 44 million people have side hustles. Millennials aren’t the only ones creating new sources of income while holding down a day job. Baby boomers are cashing in on the trend as well. Soon-to-be-retirees out-earn […]
5 Habits of Highly Mindful People

Why do some people seem to handle challenges with grace and ease while other crumble under stress? A growing body of research points to mindfulness as the answer. Put simply, mindfulness is, “the act of being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling at every moment — without interpretation or judgment”, according to the Mayo Clinic. What is Mindfulness? […]
Beat Stress With This Simple 4-Step Exercise

How are some people able to stay calm and productive in response to challenges while others are easily stressed? Like most people, you probably deal with your fair share of workplace annoyances. From the meeting that gets rescheduled yet again to managing your overflowing inbox or navigating the tricky world of team dynamics, your stress levels may spike multiple times […]