For most women, serving is a natural tendency and something that gives us pleasure and adds meaning to our lives. What many of us learned however, is sacrifice, not true service. Half a century after the June Cleaver model was popular, girls are still frequently getting a message that says females should give to others [...]

I’m not normally a fan of expectations. I believe they generally get in the way of us loving ourselves, loving others, and enjoying life. They chain us to results that “must” be accomplished lest we lose our sense of worth, power, or “rightness.” Here are a few examples. Personal expectations: “I should weigh less, have [...]

Fear, by design, elicits quick, automatic reactions. We don’t truly think about our action, we just do it. In my experience this is also true for other fear-related emotions: anger, jealousy, envy, hatred, resentment. Here’s an example. If one of our ancient ancestors was caught unarmed and unaware by a large feline predator, she needed [...]

If you don’t know anything about stocks, bonds, T-bills, or IRAs, don’t worry. You don’t have to be financially savvy to make great investments. While the investment ideas below may not get you an early retirement, I’m confident that they’ll make your life richer and more enjoyable right now. If you’re not already investing in [...]