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 ...
The power of touch
A simple hug or embrace can be extremely powerful and uplifting. It allows a level of comfort to coarse through us, as an endorphin would. It allows us feel relief, comfort, love, and other positive feelings that we may have been lacking until that hug or embrace. Many of us go through our day-to-day running around, ...
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. ...
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!
Going Back
Going back to where you used to be. Whether it's visiting a city you used to live or a neighborhood...it's like going back in time. Transporting yourself to a person you used to be. A place you used to know. A version of yourself you used to know. Memories that cling to you. Bitter sweet ...
When You Don’t Simply Feel Enough
Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. There will be many times in your life where you won’t feel like you are enough. It can happen in your career, your relationships and just in the general day-to-day. Let me tell you, it is a horrible feeling. Here is a little secret, you absolutely are enough! No matter what ...
10 Quotes to Motivate You Any Crappy Week
"If you want to achieve greatness stop asking for permission." --Anonymous "Opportunities don't happen, you create them." --Chris Grosser "Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people." --Eleanor Roosevelt "As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others." --Bill Gates "You must expect great things of yourself before you can ...
They Say You Can’t Have it All, But Can You?
Balance is a B*tch. It takes effort, and lots of time management to work. Truth. And when it comes to wanting all the things you want in life, sometimes sacrifice happens, or things falter at times. According to this Inc article Work, Sleep, Family, Fitness, or Friends: Pick 3 --- You can't have it all. ...
When Life Hands You Mangos
Mangos. Not lemons. Mangos, because it's sweet, and awesome, and you can make pretty great stuff out of it. And like most situations, you can turn it into something even more positive. When I first moved to NYC, just a wee 5 months ago, I was excited. Like a kid in a candy store. Wondering, what ...