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There’s so much happening in the world at large, in America, and in your community that feel very high stakes—climate change, elections, tolerance. It’s a lot to reckon with. And it’s awfully easy and tempting to wonder, But what can I… more →
You know you really should have a morning routine that sets you up for a successful rest of the day, and that hitting the snooze button three times each morning doesn’t count. And if you’re like 2/3 of American adults… more →
When I’m putting together the list of upcoming episodes for my podcast, I’m always trying to choose something that will have a broad appeal and be widely useful. Like a proud mom, I want all my offspring to be popular!… more →
This coming weekend is three days long in America because Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. day. Because King was such a powerful model for being of service to others, a great way to honor his legacy is to do… more →
Hoo doggie do I love lying in bed and reading a book. I had been doing so little of this cherished activity that I set a goal to read 52 books in 2019 and I am happy to report that… more →
Whether you need a gift to give for Christmas, Hanukah, a birthday, or graduation, why not give something that helps your recipient be their best self? I mean, there’s a time and a place for everything—some gifts should definitely… more →
No matter what time of year it is, errands are an unavoidable part of life. (And with the gift-giving season at its peak there are more errands to be run than ever.) And running errands can be unpleasant: Someone takes… more →
The crazier this world gets, the more motivated I am to become a better person. After all, you can’t change the world. You can only be the change to wish to see in the world. (Thanks, Gandhi, for putting that… more →
I don’t have to tell you the holidays, with all their extra to-dos on top of the to-dos that are already part of your normal life, are stressful. It’s really, really easy to let that stress color your feelings about—and… more →
Make a Difference Day—an unofficial holiday since 1992 that encourages community engagement—is happening on Saturday, October 26th. It’s the perfect opportunity to make time to give back before the whirlwind of the holidays sets in. But how can you take… more →
