“Wow, you’ve made such a difference to this project!” Don’t we all love being complimented at work? There’s something amazing about being appreciated, validated, and seen for all the effort you put in at your place of work. But, as an employer, it can be challenging to find a suitable way to compliment your employees … Read more
Having a mental health condition is still very much a taboo, even though many celebrities and famous personalities have braved public scrutiny to share stories of their personal struggles. It’s sad and dangerous when your own mind turns against you and you knowingly or unknowingly do risky things that are harmful for yourself and others … Read more
Many years ago, I helped a neighbor with something quite trivial, but they were so grateful they sent me a big bouquet of flowers with a very thoughtful note attached to say thank you. While the flowers have since perished, the note remains tucked in a photo album – a reminder of goodness, gratitude, and … Read more
When you start a job at a new company it can be really awkward and intimidating to make friends among your colleagues as you don’t know anything about them. Even basic communication can be a challenge, and breaking the ice isn’t a skill that we all naturally possess. So what do you do when the … Read more
When the weather first gets hot, we often welcome the sunny days with glee and pull out the flip flops and cute outfits… but it doesn’t take long until the heat begins to get to us. At least it does to me. My hair + humidity = no thank you! Plus, the heat can be … Read more
Is your girlfriend’s birthday coming up soon? Are you out of ideas for fun things you can do together or with her friends and family? It’s okay if you don’t know where to start. Maybe your girlfriend is new in your life or maybe you just want to plan the perfect celebration for her. I’ve … Read more
We all do it. At night, before we head to lala-land, we text that someone we care about with a good evening message to let them know we are thinking of them and care about them. And, of course, we have butterflies in our stomachs when we receive a text message from someone who cares … Read more
From the moment you say “I do,” you and your partner become a unit, not meant to be split into two. Sadly, life often has other ideas about just how long your “happily ever after” should last. Losing a wife is devastating. When someone has become “suddenly singled” because of the loss of their wife, … Read more
When you love someone, you want to express how you feel and that you miss them when they aren’t around. But if you aren’t careful, that longing can quickly turn into clinginess, where you suffocate your loved ones and you become someone they don’t want to be around anymore. I formed a few close connections … Read more
One of my boyfriends had been extremely self-obsessed. At first, I believed he was just hyperfocused on his appearance and how people saw him, believing that this was a sign he was insecure. I tried to be supportive, but the more time we spent together, the more I began to see that he was ticking … Read more