Category: Lifestyle

The first time I dumped a boy, I cried for thirty-six hours afterward. Nonstop. Yes ,really.  My next breakup didn’t have nearly that kind of emotional effect on me.  We had been dating for two months after having been set Read More

I am a perfectionist. In some cases, this is good. I work well under pressure. I have impeccable attention to detail. I care deeply about my work and making it as successful as possible. In some cases, it’s not so Read More

Four years ago, I was drained. I dreaded heading to the office every morning and had zero energy to do anything most days after work. I wanted to spend time with friends and volunteer, but it was all I could Read More

Depression impacts millions of people every day, from all walks of life.  It can lead to intense feelings of hopelessness, lethargy, frustration, along with physical ailments, for weeks or months.  Research indicates that women have a higher incidence of depression Read More

Lately, I’ve been monitoring my inner voice. And I’ve noticed that I’m not so kind to myself. The self-talk I use is overwhelmingly negative. My go-to reaction when I make a mistake is to berate myself for my shortcomings. I Read More

While driving me to an interview for a summer job, my mom asked if I had thought out answers to questions that I would likely be asked. She asked me about my greatest strengths, what I would be able to Read More

Let’s imagine you’re on vacation somewhere tropical. You’ve wandered onto a beach – the sand is soft white and the ocean is crystal blue. Palm trees are swaying in the wind. You’ve never seen such beautiful scenery. How do you Read More

Being a single mom is a hard job and unfortunately, it doesn’t come with an instruction manual. You find yourself in this new role where you’re not only supposed to handle taking care of your children on your own, but Read More

I have been taught accommodation. When my mom tells me to stop apologizing for everything, I apologize for that too. I am constantly conscious of the space I occupy, and I am scared to assume that I deserve it. I Read More

We have been raised in a society that tells us women are inferior to men. If we want to change this status quo, we have to begin to thinking outside the box and challenging patriarchal systems. One of the best Read More