I used to tease Chris when he would voluntarily list all the things that he needed to be happy because they seemed so obvious to me: I need sunshine, nature…
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A Definition of Success a la Huffington
Arianna Huffington’s commencement speech to Smith College (for women) this past weekend is something I may have been confused by when I was 22. She fleshed out and encouraged…
OCD for Your Mental Health
Cleanliness is a key factor in happiness. I can recall certain soothing nights spent up late cleaning through stressful times in my life. Yes, I sound loony and I AM…
What Are Your Perfect Relationship Roles?
The perfect relationship role for you is the one that makes you the happiest. Do you have a good idea of what each person in your ideal relationship does to…
Train a Human, Animal Style
I was led to read an entertaining NY Times article about a woman who used concepts behind animal training to make her husband more lovable. The main idea is to reinforce positive…
Staying Confident in Times of Uncertainty
I remember our cliche-“dude” surf instructor telling my sister and I to always be “cool, calm and collected,” because you have no control over the water, only yourself. Unlike an…
Good Fences make Good Neighbors
I’ve always had a very formal relationship with my parents. It is very respectful, kind and predictable. When I moved to Seattle last year, where they reside, a more familiar…
My Car didn’t Start Today so I Cried
I am deathly afraid of not having enough money. I had a date to meet my friend at Bakery Noveau this morning. I went out to my car and tried…