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The Quarter-Life Crisis: A Survival Guide for Millennials and Parents

By Tess Brigham

The Quarter-Life Crisis: A Survival Guide for Millennials and Parents by Tess Brigham. Photograph of an emergency pull switch by Jason Leung

After we graduate from college, we should have our lives all figured out, right? Not so much. Here’s what can go wrong and what you can do — I never thought it would happen to me.   When I graduated from college I had a plan. I was going to work in the … [Read more...] about The Quarter-Life Crisis: A Survival Guide for Millennials and Parents

Finding Balance Amidst Times of Uncertainty

By Sophie Jaffe

Finding Balance Amidst Times of Uncertainty by Sophie Jaffe. Photograph of a person trying to balance on a boulder by Aziz Acharki

In the moments when you feel the true weight of the world, tune in and ask, “What do I need to get through today?” — It’s so hard to be a mama when your children’s world has been completely turned inside out. We are grateful that no one in our family has gotten terribly … [Read more...] about Finding Balance Amidst Times of Uncertainty

A Practical Guide To Maintaining Positive Body & Mindset For Winter WFH

By Laura May

A Practical Guide To Maintaining Positive Body & Mindset For Winter WFH by Laura May. Photograph of a man working on three computers by Olia Danilevich

As ‘work from home’ drags on into winter, work and health habits can drag as well; here are a few simple shifts for stepping back into your power  — Millions of people have found themselves working from home unexpectedly this year, and while at the start of the … [Read more...] about A Practical Guide To Maintaining Positive Body & Mindset For Winter WFH

Beyond Small Talk: Becoming Willing to Explore Deeper Conversation and Connection

By Judy Marano

Beyond Small Talk: Becoming Willing to Explore Deeper Conversation and Connection by Judy Marano. Photograph of people waiting on a subway platform by Eddi Aguirre

I love to learn about people, their likes, belief, and desires — and believe we can all benefit by stretching out of our conversational comfort zone — We are an efficiency-based country. Outside of our circle, we view communication merely as transactional. If there is … [Read more...] about Beyond Small Talk: Becoming Willing to Explore Deeper Conversation and Connection

The Extraordinary Physical and Mental Benefits of Spending Time in Nature

By Jori Hamilton

The Extraordinary Physical and Mental Benefits of Spending Time in Nature by Jori Hamilton. Photograph of a woman skipping down a trail by Nina Uhlakova

Going outside from time to time isn’t just a nice activity; it can be a crucial aspect of maintaining your health — We live in a time when the number of mental and physical maladies that afflict humankind are legion. A staggering 42.4% of American adults struggle … [Read more...] about The Extraordinary Physical and Mental Benefits of Spending Time in Nature

5 Tips to Stop Sabotaging Your Productivity and Health with Poor Food Choices

By Sophia Smith

5 Tips to Stop Sabotaging Your Productivity and Health with Poor Food Choices by Sophia Smith. Photograph of a healthy food buffet by Dan Gold

There is no doubt about the positive or negative effects that nutrition can have on your productivity and general wellbeing. — Proper nutrition is one of the hallmarks of a healthy lifestyle, and while working out is important as well, you should prioritize healthy eating … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Stop Sabotaging Your Productivity and Health with Poor Food Choices

Back to Normal? New Normal? Where are We Heading?

By David James Di Pardo

Back to Normal? New Normal? Where are We Heading? by David James DiPardo. Wide Angle photograph of a city from above by Joshua Rawson Harris

The pandemic has disrupted life and norms across the globe; so now what? What shifts will you bring to your life? — It goes without say that this pandemic has altered life as we know it. This comes as no surprise to anyone at this point. But what we hear more often than not … [Read more...] about Back to Normal? New Normal? Where are We Heading?

2021 — It’s the Beginning of Anything You Want

By Holly Schaeffer

2021 — It’s the Beginning of Anything You Want by Holly Schaefer. Photograph of a sign that says 'whatever it takes' by Jon Tyson

As I get older, I find that achieving New Year’s resolutions results almost exclusively from our mindset and what we decide to do with our time — After the year we’ve all just had, I feel it’s safe to say we’re all secretly (or rather obviously) looking forward to the start … [Read more...] about 2021 — It’s the Beginning of Anything You Want

The Sacred Purpose of Human Life

By Barbara Ann Briggs

The Sacred Purpose of Human Life by Barbara Ann Briggs. Photograph of hands, praying in the dark by Amaury Gutierrez

Humans are uniquely gifted with the capacity to seek enlightenment, to understand unity consciousness… so what are we to do with that gift? — In the Vedic literature, it is said that one attains a human body only after 84 million births as a lower species, and to get a … [Read more...] about The Sacred Purpose of Human Life

What I’ve Learned About Being a Mom in 2020

By Holly Schaeffer

This difficult year has taught me that every challenge has a solution — and also helped me kick the habit of wanting to be perfect — It's strange how quickly things can change. One minute you're debating whether 2020 is the start of a new decade. The next you're going … [Read more...] about What I’ve Learned About Being a Mom in 2020

What Not to Say to Someone Living with Chronic Illness

By Sweta Vikram

What Not to Say to Someone Living with Chronic Illness by Sweta Vikram. Photograph of two people holding hands by Priscilla Du Perez

I know... You want to say something kind, something inspiring, but sometimes it's better just to listen — The question is not how to get cured, but how to live.—Joseph Conrad According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 6 out of 10 adults in the United … [Read more...] about What Not to Say to Someone Living with Chronic Illness

Want to Create Change in the World? Here’s Where to Start

By Sophia Smith

Want to Create Change in the World? Here’s Where to Start by Sophia Smith. Photograph of the Atlas statue in NYC by Siddhant Kumar

If you want to make a difference in the world, don’t think you need to start big… just start somewhere — Change is a slow, patient thing. It never comes overnight, it’s never obvious until it’s already there, and it’s never about one grand act. Change isn’t in a single … [Read more...] about Want to Create Change in the World? Here’s Where to Start

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