When you decide to be a change-maker, the first thing you have to do is sign up for fear. Seriously. Get over the fear now, because all change worth making is scary. The second thing you have to do is set your expectations. With any project, it is critical to…
Five minutes can make a difference. Today marks my 27th consecutive day writing in the Five Minute Journal. Since starting the journal, it’s been amazing to see the transformation in my daily mood and mentality. The journal requires you to take 5 minutes each day to reflect; it’s broken into…
Today’s challenge as part of the 30-Day Bravery Challenge is to act as if. Act as if there are no limits. Greg Faxon, the creator behind this 30-Day Bravery Challenge, mentioned that we often hold ourselves back by telling ourselves, “I’m not that type of person.” Today is about questioning…
I’ve blogged before about what Seth has taught me about fear and abandoning the fear narrative. After recently diving head first into a few new projects, Seth’s post was exactly what I needed to read. The post made me realize that, unlike I have been brought up to believe, I…
Day 2 of the 30-Day Bravery Challenge was about stopping – stopping a habit or a tendency that’s getting in your way. “what’s something that might be getting in the way of what you want to build in the world? Maybe it’s watching TV…Maybe it’s a just a negative thought…
Today marks the start of the 30-Day Bravery Challenge. Created by my friend Greg Faxon, the point of this challenge is to push yourself outside of your comfort zone every single day throughout the month of May. I’m passionate about doing things that scare me because I know that growth…
I grew up in a town with a lot of entitled kids that came from wealthy families. Lately, I’ve been thinking about entitlement. Entitlement is something we all display at times. We work hard and thus, feel entitled to a raise. We get dolled up and thus, feel entitled to…
As I walked outside in the sun last week, I found myself feeling completely overwhelmed with gratitude. I have lived a very fortunate life and I have a lot to be grateful for every single day – but lately, I have found myself feeling positively floored by how much goodness…
We have a natural tendency to compare ourselves to others. The tendency to compare impedes our ability to see, and therefore take pride from, our own growth. When I first entered the workforce, I had an especially difficult time with making comparisons. I’d look at my friends, many of which…
There’s no doubt that asking for a raise can be awkward. As a young professional, regardless of your experience, you are still new to the workforce and asking for a raise is a new experience. No one wants to feel unprepared for a meeting as important as your performance review…