We’ve all heard of the benefits of volunteering—to help those less fortunate, give back to the community, feel fulfilled, etc. It’s a great thing to do, but life gets in the way and we don’t have time. But there is Read More
Year: 2017
Let’s Talk About Sex (Ed)!
During training to become a sexual assault victim advocate, we heard from counselors, law enforcement, and medical staff on how to be equipped when assisting victims of all ages. One of the things that stuck with me was a story Read More
Career Diaries Part 1: Hitting Rock Bottom
It was a sunny late spring afternoon at the park. The birds were singing and children were gleefully darting across the baseball diamond. I, on the other hand, was racing across the grass, my designer heels sinking into the soil Read More
Mindful Advice to My Younger Self
Adding a narrative to past experiences is a powerful mindfulness practice that can help with issues currently manifesting in your life. Paying attention to your present struggles by identifying how they are preventing you from progressing is often where we Read More
Tips to Improve Your Communication Skills
Being able to communicate effectively is an essential life skill. Communication is how two or more people exchange ideas and come to a shared understanding. Whether you want to have better conversations in your social life, or if you strive Read More
Motivation Lost and Found: My Story of “Failing Forward”
Failing and getting back up is a normal part of life, but no one likes the idea of failing—I can personally vouch for that. We all wish we could learn lessons in ways other than the harsh one, but failure Read More
You Need a Support System. Start Here.
My mother used to say, “You can always make time!” This was her go-to scold when I was too busy to accept a social invitation. I worked full-time, attended law school at night, and even had a part-time job in Read More
Putting an End to FGM
Lately, the term “female genital mutilation”, or FGM, has been popping up in the media quite a bit. You may have seen it referenced in conjunction with the new series Handmaid’s Tale or in recent news about two Detroit doctors Read More
Feminist Film Club: She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry
I remember once being asked if I was “one of those” feminists by a guy I was (regrettably) getting involved with about 5 years ago. I was unsure what he meant by “one of those”, but I could tell that Read More
10 Ways to Define Success that Aren’t About Money
Everyone has his or her own way to define success. This makes it a subjective idea that’s somewhat tricky to pin down. Despite the fact that success has generally been defined by wealth, being rich is not everything. The truth Read More