Wrapped up in priorities, drive, life, and more - we forget about the life we dreamed of as a kid. We wanted to be astronauts, actresses, presidents, and superheroes. We wanted to travel the world, and live like we had no fears. We wanted to make memories that would last a lifetime. We wanted to ...
Don’t drown
Don't drown in the madness of your daily life. Don't let yourself eat your feelings. Drink your frustrations. Sleep away your sorrow. Don't let yourself become a shell of yourself just going through the motions of your life. It would be a sad, sad, world if we all went through life this way. There are days ...
Cultivating strong habits
Written by contributing blogger, Audrea Laffely. Habits are extremely important. Our daily habits form the type of life we lead every day, and the type of person we are. I myself used to have some very bad habits that were ruining my happiness, health and productivity. They were the type of habits that didn’t benefit me, ...
When is being Selfish ok?
We grew up being told that being selfish is a bad thing. We should be kind and selfless and give ourselves to others and causes. We should give ourselves and our time. We shouldn't just think of ourselves, and our own wants and needs. Life isn't just about...us. As we grow older, that becomes even more ...
Remember When…
Remember when we used to watch cheesy teenage shows, record songs on cassette tapes, and hope our favorite song would come on the radio again? The days when teen angst would be wrapped up in lyrics we would play on repeat on our walkmans and discmans. Luckily for us we can relive those moments with Our ...
The necessities of comfort
Comfort comes from multiple places...a hug from a loved one, a sentimental song, a stroll by the water, a good book and the couch, and even a necessary Hulu binge. Sometimes just walking in the door and knowing you can have some quality couch time with your significant other and decompress from the day can ...
9 ways to think and live with a positive attitude
Written by blogging contributor, Sonia Sahota. These last four years were a mixture of exciting and life changing moments. I've grown both as a person and also faced many obstacles along the way as I made the big transition from the Connecticut suburb lifestyle to the wonderful city of Boston. Some challenges were definitely easier than others. ...
Ways to escape without getting on a plane
Sometimes we need an escape, but can't quite afford a getaway. Or we don't need a whole getaway, just a little escape from the daily madness. We don't need a plane or train (or automobile) to achieve that escape. Plus, can you imagine that credit card bill each week? Corny, yes. True? Definitely. There are much ...
Playlist: A Walk in the Park
Because everyone needs a playlist for a sunday stroll. Lit up with everything from: Phantogram, Cults, Chairlift, Coconut Records, and Vampire Weekend. Listen now!
The Beauty of Perseverance
Written by blog contributor, Tammy Luksich. Webster’s Dictionary defines perseverance as steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. Perseverance is the breaking point, which drives the car of maturity and success. It separates the mediocre from the overachievers, the B+ from the A-, the laborer from the foreman. The process of developing ...