5 Ways of Beating Imposter Syndrome

For many who are trying their best to make a difference in the world, beating imposter syndrome is a definite must. For many high achievers, hard workers, and perfectionists, imposter syndrome can derail their efforts and wreak havoc on achieving any positive results. Imposter syndrome was first defined in the 1970s when high achieving women […]

How to Tackle the Mountains in Your Life

We all have mountains to climb. Some mountains may be health-related while others may be relationships. There are work mountains and faith mountains and poverty mountains and so many other kinds of mountains that stand in our way. But through my own experience climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, I learned a thing […]

3 Powerful Affirmations That Will Change Your Day

I’m a big believer in powerful affirmations. I stand in front of my mirror each morning looking myself in the eyes and repeating my daily affirmations. I’m going to be honest, there once was a time when I thought affirmations were silly. And I didn’t really believe they worked. But after using affirmations every day […]

Why Everyone Should Consider a Gap Year

With graduation looming, the idea of a gap year has been tossed around in many conversations. I’ve noticed that there are a lot of differing opinions. But from my own personal experience, I believe a gap year is a great idea. A gap year would have helped me reflect on my life. Growing up, my […]

5 Small Actions that Make a Big Difference

Small actions are often overlooked in a world that is driven by grand gestures and big ideas. Many mistakenly believe that if you want to get noticed, you have to go big or go home. But from my perspective, life is less about grand gestures and more about significant moments. As a mother of six […]

4 Ways to Feel Comfortable in Your Own Skin

Feeling comfortable in your own skin isn’t about what you look like. It’s about loving who you are. With social media selfies of seemingly perfect people, it’s hard not to compare yourself to what looks like a picture of perfection. Not to mention the fact that with technology, digital photographers can actually create the perfect […]

The Seven Jewish Values I Live By

There probably aren’t very many people outside of the Jewish community who are familiar with traditional Jewish values. But I believe if more people understood and applied these universal values to how they lived their lives, it would change the world. You don’t have to be Jewish to appreciate Jewish values. Especially in today’s world. […]

6 Reasons to Love the Life You’re Already Living

Have you ever struggled to love the life you’re living? With social media and selfies giving us a peek into the lives of others, sometimes it’s hard to love your life when someone else’s looks so much better. But real life is beyond the perfect pictures and posed selfies. I can promise you that no […]

Here’s What I Love About Turning 50

Today’s a big day for me—I’m turning 50. While that age may bother others when they hit that milestone, turning 50 doesn’t bother me at all. I’m one of those people who believes that age is just a number. That is, of course, until I try to sleep at night but can’t because of insomnia. […]

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 […]