Giving of Yourself Doesn’t Mean Giving Up Yourself
We all know that giving of yourself is important. But with all of the many different ways we can give, it can sometimes seem very overwhelming. You may see opportunities for volunteer work and wonder how you will ever find the time to fit it into your already busy day. Or you may feel that […]
I Met 100 People During a Pandemic Through Podcasts
As I set out to write a book, I had no idea of the power of podcasts to better share my story. When I published my book, The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, the entire world was right smack dab in the middle of a lockdown due to the Covid pandemic. You have to admit that my […]
How Climbing a Mountain Changed My Life
When most people think about climbing a mountain, that thought is completely intimidating to them. It requires a lot of physical, emotional, and mental preparation and that doesn’t even include the hard work of actually climbing the mountain. But for me, climbing a mountain became a stepping-stone to a whole different life. When I first […]
Kindness is Never Wasted
Kindness is exactly what the world needs today. We are two years into a worldwide pandemic while Russia invades Ukraine and the whole world watches in disbelief. Tensions are high and patience is wearing thin in almost every aspect of life. Kindness needs to be a natural part of who we are. This is the […]
Success is Possible But it Takes Time
While it’s true that success is possible, it’s equally true that success won’t come overnight. Rome wasn’t built in a day and life is a day-to-day journey. It takes time to get things right. Any destination worth visiting is worth the time and effort it takes to get there. Last December, I had the opportunity […]
5 Hard Things About Being a Mom
Being a mom is difficult to express in words. “Have a kid,” they said. “It will be fun!” they said. And while “they” were right, being a mom is also the hardest job I’ve ever had. Here are the five hardest things I’ve discovered about being a mom. There is no handbook for motherhood. Without […]
5 Lessons I Learned From Doing Hard Things
We all know that doing hard things is an inevitable part of life. But something pretty remarkable happens when we face hard things with a positive perspective. Not only do we gain valuable experience and grow into a better version of ourselves, but if we pay attention, we can learn valuable lessons that will follow […]
Live Your Best Life in 10 Easy Steps
Are you ready to live your best life? The journey to a better tomorrow begins with the steps you take today. Life is hard and the world seems upside down right now. There are so many societal pressures, economic pressures, and even the challenging pressures of day-to-day living that give us the feeling that we […]
The Jewish Practice of Tikkun Olam
Given recent events with the hostage standoff in a Jewish synagogue in Texas, I feel a deep desire to share my view of Judaism. But before I do, I want to first admit that I really struggle with understanding how anyone can want to hurt someone or hate someone just because of who they are. […]
Why Affirmations are a Good Idea
Affirmations have become a game-changer in my life. According to research, affirmations can increase an individual’s well-being, decrease a person’s stress level, help to improve a student’s academic performance, and can be used as a catalyst for behavior change. But if you would have asked me ten years ago, I would have told you that […]