Those interactions, experiences, behaviors and moments in time that nourish you and strengthen you inside and out are so important to your life and career/biz voyage. It’s essential that we…
The Mystique of Reigniting this Fall
For some of us it is fall now. There is a mistique to fall. We can smell change in the air… from the changing leaves and trees rebirthing to students…
got the message?
Hey you. Yes, you. You reading this. I’ve got a bone to pick with you. Why? Because you- again, yes, YOU- are systematically destroying the lives and souls of millions…
“Believe to Blossom”: 12 Tips from the 26th Annual Entrepreneurial Woman’s Conference
. Over 2,000 women yesterday flocked to the 26th Annual Entrepreneurial Woman’s Conference, hosted by the Women’s Business Development Center. Many were business owners; others just starting to take the…
135 lbs
Hi. My name is Samantha Wu and I weigh 135 lbs. I’ve got tummy fat and the remnants of sprinter legs (for those who have little experience with track, that…
Need a boost? Try some sunshine.
If you know my story than you know I have battled depression for the last eight years or so. My triggers come in all forms: being too stressed, recalling on…
Happy State of Mind: conquering environmental stress
New surroundings, new places of residence, and new jobs can all be huge triggers for someone who is depressed. . The first time I went off to college in a…
Using Exercise to Counter the Blues
Sense of worth and self-esteem are huge contributions to worsening or preventing depressive episodes. I have noticed over the last few years that my better days were the ones in…
The Joys of Gelatin (and Pudding) Desserts
I’ll be honest: I haven’t cooked a meal for my family in quite a while. This is because, after months of searching, I got a part-time job! Then I graduated…
Top Five Things to Avoid When Traveling Abroad
Running late at the airport. Losing your luggage. Getting something stolen. Missing a meeting or having someone not show up to see you when they’re supposed to. These are all…
Battle your Depression: Think Positive!
Battling depression is not something that can be easily cured, ignored or forgotten. It is a day to day process that takes work and dedication to overcome. As I have…
Strong relationships are a building block to overcoming depression
In last month’s introductory post, I brought up several methods that can help someone cope with depression. One of these coping mechanisms was developing supportive relationships. Oftentimes when dealing with…
Face Depression on the Go
For many suffering from depression, stress can be an easy and constant trigger that brings many symptoms to surface. These symptoms can include over-eating, sleeping too much, not sleeping enough…
Tears, punches and yelling: welcome to hockey
Sports are everywhere. Professional athletes are some of the most grotesquely overpaid individuals in the modern world; children everywhere idolize these individuals. Parents are endlessly encouraged to push their children…
Marathon Tourism
Since 2006, “running a marathon” has also come to mean “travel excuse.” In fact, I cannot imagine myself running a marathon (whether half or full) in a town I’ve been…