Recently, I celebrated a milestone birthday. I turned 50. The day came and went without much fanfare, really. And that’s just fine with me. SASH MOTS I remember rounding on patients in the thoracic ICU as an intern. Sometimes, days would go by and not much would happen with patients. …
Book Review: Solve for Happy
"I think you might like this book," he said. "Have you read it yet?" I said. "No, but I requested it from the library and think you would like it more." Great. Another thing he wants me to read, was my initial thought. You see, my husband sends me articles, electronic books, and podcasts …
Enjoying Simple Pleasures… Again
It's berry season, and I 'm reminded of a post I wrote back in the fall of 2014. I was struggling to feel "myself" and remember gratitude as I dealt with infertility. It is a favorite piece of mine that didn't get a lot of reads, so I'm resharing it today. The idea of noticing simple pleasures for …
My Money Makeover
Like the "before and after" pictures in a glossy magazine, the way I view money has recently undergone a makeover. Growing up, my family spent money on experiences such as eating out, music concerts, and vacations, but we also loved shopping for stuff. It was an expression of love, success, and …
Five Things I’ve Been Doing To Be Happier and More Productive in 2018
Now that the first quarter of 2018 is more than half over and spring is approaching, I thought I'd share some new habits I've developed this year. Having my health, a great job with the perfect hours, and my dream of being a mother finally come true, it feels a little ridiculous to admit that I …
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Is Upgrading Always Worth It?
Upward mobility. We're geared to seek it as goal-driven professionals, as Americans, as humans. Our innate sense is to improve our circumstances, otherwise we run the risk of becoming weak and irrelevant. In modern circles, though, this evolutionary holdover has morphed into a ridiculous constant …