What Warren Buffett’s Empty Calendar Can Teach Us About Life
We live in a world that rarely pauses. Every empty moment gets filled with scrolling, texting, checking, and consuming. But what if the space we keep avoiding is exactly where our creativity, clarity, and best ideas begin? Warren Buffett’s empty calendar offers a powerful reminder that stillness is not wasted time. It may be where the real value lives.
First Job Interview Tips for High School Graduates
A young woman I met through Girls Inc. of Alameda County recently reached out after starting her first real job search and asked a question many students struggle with: “Do you have any advice on what would make me stand out during an interview or could solidify my hiring on the spot?” This post shares practical interview tips, common entry-level interview questions, answer frameworks like STAR and PAR, 2026 interview strategies, and confidence-building advice to help high school graduates feel more prepared for their first job interviews.
The Healthy Minds App: Mindfulness Backed by Neuroscience
If you’ve struggled to stay consistent with meditation or mindfulness practices, the Healthy Minds Program offers a refreshing approach grounded in both neuroscience and real life. In this post, I share why this app stood out to me, how it blends short science based lessons with practical mindfulness exercises, and the fascinating connection between mindfulness, neuroplasticity, and emotional well being. I also explore the app’s connection to Dalai Lama and the growing body of neuroscience research showing how mindfulness can help reshape the brain, regulate stress, and create greater awareness, connection, and purpose in daily life.
The 4 Phases of Retirement And the Journey Back to Ourselves
I thought retirement would feel like a permanent vacation. Instead, it became a journey of loss, exploration, and ultimately finding a new sense of purpose.
Why Scheduling Fun Matters More Than You Think
Many of us carefully schedule work, responsibilities, and obligations, but leave fun to chance. The truth is that joy rarely appears on its own in busy lives. When we intentionally schedule moments of fun, we create space for energy, connection, and a life that feels fuller.
When Your Job No Longer Fits You After 50: It’s Not Too Late to Begin Again
You’ve built a successful career, but something no longer feels right. Many women over 50 begin to question themselves, wondering if it’s too late to change. The truth is, this isn’t the end of your story. It’s an invitation to realign. Your experience is not your limitation. It may be the very thing that opens the door to your most meaningful chapter yet.
The Power of Saying “No”
Saying yes to everything may feel safe, but it often leads to burnout, frustration, and work that doesn’t reflect your true strengths. Learning to say no with intention isn’t rejection it’s redirection. In this post, discover how to set boundaries, say no gracefully (even when your boss can’t accept it), and create space for more yeses to joy, purpose, and alignment in your life.
How to Silence Your Inner Critic
We are often our own worst enemies. The inner critic tells us we’re not good enough, replays stories that no longer serve us, and convinces us to settle for lives we don’t love. In this post, I’ll share how to recognize that voice, separate facts from fear, and shift toward self-compassion, confidence, and the courage to create a new chapter.
The Courage to Share and Live Your Dreams
So many of us keep our biggest dreams hidden — not because they don’t matter, but because we fear what others might think. In silence, we hand away our joy before it even has a chance to grow. The Courage to Share and Live Your Dreams explores why we hide our visions, the hidden cost of staying quiet, and simple steps to reclaim joy by giving your dreams the voice they deserve.
What a Storm in Desolation Wilderness Taught Me About What Really Matters
On a five-day backpacking trip in Desolation Wilderness, I carried a heavy pack through granite peaks, weathered a violent storm that flooded my tent, and ended with a sunrise over Lake Aloha I’ll never forget. Along the way, I learned how nature strips life down to essentials stay dry, stay safe, find your footing and how teamwork and stillness remind us of what really matters.
Creating Micro-Adventures – Fun Without a Plane Ticket or Big Budget
Adventure doesn’t have to mean plane tickets, big budgets, or weeks away. Sometimes the best adventures are the small, intentional ones we create in our own backyard. Micro-adventures bring play, curiosity, and joy back into everyday life—reminding us that fun doesn’t have to wait for “someday.”
Rewriting Your Inner Script: Escaping the Loop That Keeps You Stuck
We all carry inner scripts—those messages that play on repeat in our heads. For some, they’re supportive. For others, they’re destructive loops like, “You’re not good enough” or “Why even try?” These thoughts aren’t facts—they’re old stories. And the good news? Stories can be rewritten. Learn four simple steps to break the loop and create a new, empowering script.
The “One Beautiful Thing” Daily Practice
Beauty isn’t rare—it’s everywhere. The “One Beautiful Thing” practice is a simple daily ritual: notice and name one beautiful thing. That’s it. A flower, a smile, the way sunlight filters through a window. In slowing down to notice, we shift from rushing through life to actually living it.
When in Doubt, Follow the Waterfall (and Your Joy)
Sometimes joy shows up when plans fall apart. Trails twist, maps fail, and what feels like “lost” becomes waterfalls, redwoods, laughter, and unexpected beauty. Nature has a way of turning detours into the reset button we’ve been searching for.
I Tested a Digital Detox App for 30 Days—And It Changed the Way I Use My Phone
I downloaded a digital detox app thinking it would just limit my screen time—but it ended up shifting something much deeper. For 30 days, I used ScreenZen, an app that made me breathe before I could open Instagram or Facebook. What started as a small pause turned into a powerful daily reset—one that helped me reclaim time, presence, and clarity.
The Myth of “I’ll Be Happy When…” – Why Joy Isn’t a Finish Line
Think you’ll be happy when you get the job, lose the weight, or move into your dream home? That’s the Happiness Gap talking—and it’s lying to you. Joy isn’t a finish line. It’s something you can claim right now, in the middle of the life you already have.
When the Doubt Creeps In: Trusting Your Inner Voice When Everyone Else Says Stay
When everything looks “fine” on paper but feels wrong in your body, it’s time to listen. That restless nudge? It’s your soul calling for more. But change is scary — and doubt gets loud. I’ve been there. I left a high-level job, traveled, meditated, and found my joy again. Now I help women do the same. This blog is for anyone standing at the edge of change, frozen by fear but craving freedom. Doubt doesn’t mean stop — it means you’re on the verge of something real. Let’s take the next step together.
Networking Your Way Into a New Job: Strategies That Actually Work
Tired of applying to jobs and hearing nothing back? Networking may be your missing strategy. In this post, I share practical, proven ways to build authentic connections that help you land your next role. From informational interviews to online communities, these techniques go beyond job boards to unlock real opportunities.
Digital Overload Is Draining You—Here’s How to Reclaim Your Life
Feeling fried by your phone?
Between nonstop news, work notifications, and social scrolling, digital overload is quietly stealing our focus, peace, and presence. This blog explores how digital overwhelm impacts our political awareness, productivity, and personal joy—and offers simple, powerful ways to reset. Ready to unplug and think clearly again? Start here.
Self-Sabotage Is Sneaky—Here’s How to Outsmart It
Ever feel stuck in a cycle of setting goals… and then somehow getting in your own way? You’re not alone. Self-sabotage often hides in our everyday habits—patterns that prioritize short-term comfort over long-term growth. In this post, I’ll share the latest science on why this happens, how the habit loop keeps us stuck, and simple, proven ways to finally break free and move toward what you truly want.