Beating the Winter Blues, One Bloom at a Time

January is finally over, and while the days are gradually getting longer, it’s still freezing here in Philadelphia and it’s taking an extra lot of effort to pry myself out of my apartment. A few things that have motivated me to venture out…

Mindfulness, Gratitude, and the Power of Silence

This past weekend, I experienced my first silent retreat, focused on mindfulness and stress reduction, at a peaceful center on the Chattahoochee River. I’ve been aware of this retreat for quite some time now, though I never seemed to find…

TikTok and the Power of Humor: How Brands are Winning with Creative Marketing

Does anyone else following the TikTok controversy in the United States feel like they have whiplash? TL;DR: TikTok was briefly banned in the U.S. for about 14 hours but is back online…for now. Instead of debating whether TikTok should be…

Trail Tested: Mind Over Matter in Every Mile

In my world, January usually means signing up for another spring running clinic. The half marathon is my preferred distance (I ran a full once—enough said), and I’ve set my sights on a race in late May. While road running is my go-to, back…

The Power of One Hard Goal: Why Doing the Difficult Thing Matters

Every January, there’s a lot of talk about the ritual of setting New Year’s resolutions. By February, most of those well-intentioned goals are abandoned, left in the dust of holiday nostalgia. It’s easy to see why—lofty, vague goals…

Seas The Day: Exploring the Oregon Coast

Growing up, my family and I never referred to the beaches in Oregon as "the beach." Like most Oregonians, we called it "the coast." To me, "the beach" brings to mind images of palm trees, warm sunshine, and a gentle breeze. Visiting the coast…

The Power of Feedback

In today's competitive business landscape, understanding and leveraging customer feedback is not just beneficial—it's essential. Insightful feedback provides a direct line to your customers' thoughts, experiences, and expectations, offering…

The Holiday Hustle

The end of each year is always chaos. Between work deadlines, holiday shopping, trip planning, hosting family, and mapping out the new year, it can feel daunting, and it’s easy to lose sight of your well-being. I’m stressed out just writing…

Finding Fulfillment in Helping Others and Event Planning

In a world that often feels rushed and chaotic, there’s something deeply grounding about the opportunities we have to help others. Whether it’s lending a hand to a friend in need, participating in Bucket Fillers Reading Day, or even organizing…