Not so long ago, I was looking forward to entering my twenties. After all, it is the decade of childhood fantasies. In a game of “MASH” (you know, that one game that would determine your entire future – which of your first grade classmates would be your husband, what car you would drive, the number …
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Are you always hungry, but the idea of cooking gives you anxiety? Cooking can be a pretty intimidating art, especially if you have never done it before. The measuring, chopping, and simmering can really put on the pressure. I learned that first-hand. So, here are a few tips on how to cook with confidence! 1. …
Dear Friend, You might not know this yet, but I have depression. I haven’t told you because I don’t want you to look at me differently or treat me differently. I have good days and I have bad days, just like you. My lows just happen to be lower and harder to manage. Depression isn’t …
I’ve cried two times in public this week. Not like a single, tasteful tear either. I’m talking several tears, displayed shamelessly in front of strangers. The first time was in Yoga. We were headed into Savasana (which for all of you yoga-newbs is the final resting pose, i.e. time to just lay on your back contemplating …
When you find that stress really takes a hold of you, it may feel like you can never let it go. However, there are some ways to get yourself back into a positive place again. If your problems persist and really hinder your lifestyle, definitely contact a professional. In the meantime, here are some tips …
We have all been there. You’re sitting with friends talking about your lives and then all of a sudden you start comparing what you DON’T have to what someone else DOES have. I’ve been there, very recently. For a few years, I’ve been watching my friends get new jobs, buy houses and get married. Me, …
I’m sitting on a bench in Battery Park at the very bottom of Manhattan, right by the water. I’ve got a book open on my lap, On Writing by Stephen King, and a luke-warm coffee sitting to my right. This is my favorite part of New York City. It’s peaceful. Instead of smelling like concrete soaked in urine …
Just before I went on maternity leave, I received an email from a work colleague who has two children. Amongst plenty of good advice regarding first-time parenting from someone who has ‘been there, done that’, it said: “Once you become a parent, you will find that everyone is going to have AN OPINION. Listen and …
I’ve always been the type of person who made friends easily and prided myself on having a lot of them. However, as we get older, it’s not uncommon for our circle of friends to get smaller. We should be placing a higher importance on quality over quantity and our tribe should be a reflection of …