2020 is literally making me break out in hives. I’ve never had hives before this year, but the doctor tells me it’s caused by allergies or stress. In my case, I’m not saying it is definitely stress instead of allergies. But I am saying that it seems to get worse when I watch the presidential debate, not when I pet a dog or eat peanuts.
Read MoreWhat do people who aren’t self-critical do with all their spare brain space and emotional energy? While the rest of us are replaying our mistakes, are they creating apps, cooking from scratch, and learning Italian?
Read MoreIf you are one of the women who thinks a little too often about your ex-boyfriend, I need you to promise me that you will not watch any Hallmark Channel movies. None. All of them will make you think your ex is darling, perfectly darling.
Read MoreThere’s no test to tell us if we’re going to be good at entrepreneurship or art or public speaking. But knowing that we were designed with "the-sky's-the-limit" potential should give us the confidence to try more things and be more daring.
Read MoreI got pregnant for the first time in my life at the age of 40. The home pregnancy test I used was expired, because—let’s be real—it was old and so was I. That test had been buried in the bathroom cabinet the same way the hope of a child had been buried in my heart.
Read MoreAs a rule, it is good advice, not to compare. But I suggest that there are times when the best way to shake off a sense of dissatisfaction with your own life is to compare yourself to others. Let me explain, though, because you have to be careful with this. It’s kind of like water—it can save you in moderation, but kill you in excess.
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