Category: Self Development


  • How to Learn to Love Running, or How to Become More Resilient 

    I never thought of myself as athletic, but at 36, I realized I was at a crossroads in which I had to decide if I was okay with my body as it was, or work on it by really working out. I chose to run, and in turn, I chose to become more resilient.

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  • Double Dutch and The Art of Jumping Right In

    Life’s challenges can feel like double dutch—requiring you to jump in with confidence and timing. Growing up in Richmond, California, I learned that hesitation in double dutch only led to tripping. Tackling problems head-on, without overthinking, is crucial for success. In fact, it can be more crucial than the decision itself.

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  • How Divorce Changed Me

    Six years ago today, I married my narcissistic ex-husband. Each year, on this day, I light a candle in my mind’s eye for the girl I was and her journey to becoming the woman I am now. I honor the girl who chose herself, when she filled for divorce.

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