It's that time of year: Flowers are flourishing and you can capture them at their peak bloom times now in the DC area. Here’s where to go, and when. Which one of these gardens will you be headed to first? Most allow you to enjoy picnics on their grounds and/or take flowers home with you…
Read MoreMy heart started to beat a little faster and tears welled up in my eyes as I typed, "About to receive my new organ transplants at Fairfax Hospital! Just in case, I love you all!", and put the phone down. Never before had I indicated that I was sick publicly, nor had I felt like putting that on my page. Letting everyone know how I felt at that instant was more important than anything…
Read MoreWhile it may not be the most exciting topic to explore, money management is something every young person needs to learn about. Research shows that the younger generations have a low rate of financial literacy. This can set them up for future financial disasters, such as ruined credit history or insufficient retirement savings. If you're…
Read MoreIt isn't uncommon for students to dive headfirst into a degree and then move into a related career without giving much thought to other career paths. That is, not until they have worked for a few years and realized that they aren't really suited to or happy with the job. If this feels too familiar…
Read MoreSaying thank-you doesn’t have to be “hard”. Here are 3 classic ways, as a reminder, for you to show someone your appreciation. I’ll share some innovative ideas with you also as well but, for now, here are the three classic ways with variations.
Read MoreI ask my clients/friends/colleagues to plan in small batches first. On a weekly basis, sit down for about 10 minutes, make a list of what your goals are, re-evaluate them each week, think about what makes you feel the way you want to feel (aka “what makes you come alive”)…
Read MoreWorking from home has been a much-touted way of working since technology has made it possible, and its virtues have only increased in this, the age of social distancing. However, if you’re new to remote work, you may find that it’s also rife with challenges. Fear not, though, as there are ways to make this transition easy for you. Here are the things you should focus on.
Read MoreI stand in solidarity with the Black community against racism, hate, and injustice— and I know you do, too. You may have even said to yourself, “…but I’m not racist”. It’s not enough to be "not racist” anymore. We need to be actively anti-racist. As Will Smith so perfectly stated, “Racism isn’t getting worse, it’s getting filmed.” It’s 2020, we’re here, and now we (the people) need to do anything we can to be anti-racist…
Read MoreHere is a Facebook post I wrote a few days ago. The comments both assured me that others feel the way I feel, as well as made me very afraid for the world. My little microcosm of the world around me proved that, for the most part, we don’t have each other’s backs because we are not on the same page…
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