Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” It approaches silently, incrementally. It has the ability to hijack even the most confident of individuals and leave them with thoughts of inadequacy and unworthiness.
And nowhere does comparison seem to creep up faster than as we approach our 30th birthday.
If someone mentions the country of Australia to you, chances are the first few things that pop into your head are images of koalas, kangaroos and picturesque white-sand beaches. And after visiting the majestic continent myself, I can attest that yes, most of Australia does
I've been diagnosed with an illness. Symptoms include: difficulty concentrating, waking up before noon, and an overall lack of desire to do anything that doesn't involve a hammock, a bathing suit and tropical drink in my hand. I have, what some have determined to be,
Every year as the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, amidst the champagne popping and confetti celebrations a sudden surge of nervousness can eclipse our moment of glee. January 1st is upon us - the day we promised ourselves we’d make a change. However, must
I don’t know about you, but I love this time of year. The decorations, the fragrances of pumpkin, cinnamon, and pine, the excuse to wear anything covered in sequins and/or plaid. Let’s be honest, there’s a reason why this stretch of time is coined “the
While we’re given the freedom to pick our friends, the clothes we wear, and our favorite flavor of ice cream, the ability to pick our family members is unfortunately not something we were ever offered. If you watch Parenthood, you may see why, if given
Wedding save-the-dates adorn your fridge, bridesmaid dresses fill your closet, the wedding registry department of the local housewares store knows you by name. It’s wedding season and you’re one step closer to becoming Katherine Heigl in 27 Dresses. This life season—where some of our closest
“I think we should break up.” Of all of the responses to the dreaded break-up speech, “Thank you” assuredly ranks among the most rare. And while that may not be your initial response when the time with your significant other comes to a close, there’s