The Unexpected Benefits of Road Trips
I took a road trip along the legendary Oregon coast to contemplate a new direction ahead. It brought me so much clarity and confidence in my decisions...
How This Bedtime Ritual Made My Days Run Smoother
A few months ago, I picked up a new bedtime routine. Lying in bed at night, I envision the following day being a perfect one. Here's what happened...
The Beauty of Keeping Everything the Same
I came across this article about a farmer who eats the same dinner every night. He said, "If someone offered me £2M to move, I would tell them to keep it."
What I Learned from Being the Worst Runner in a Race
I knew I would be the worst runner in the race, but I'd made a promise. It was the only time I ever competed, and the longest 800 meters in my life...
What Advice Would You Give to Your Younger Self?
Last week, I gave a talk on successful strategies to a group of pharmacy students. One exercise we did was to share answers to these two questions...
Life Lessons in a Mirror
If you put truth in front of a mirror, is what you see in the mirror still true?
What I Learned from Keeping a Vicious Pet Fish
My pet fish, Bob, an African convict cichlid died. He was vicious, ungrateful, and stayed true to his nature to the very end.
Find Your Small Wonders of Life
Today is my birthday, and I got a pie for the occasion. It made me think of all those choices I’d made that set me off in a domino effect.
What to Do When Things Don’t Work out?
Are you disappointed with how your life turned out? Here are the three things to do when nothing works out the way you want.
The Silver Lining in Everything
For the first time, my son celebrated his birthday without me. When he cut the birthday cake with my husband, I was at a trauma center...
