The way you approach a birthday may change over time, because when we’re young we usually want to be older and once you’re older, many times you might wish you were younger. However, each birthday should be a celebration of life. A celebration of goals that you’ve met. Of all the … [Read more...]

As I welcomed 2014 with open arms, I resolved to do something different to reach my goals, so instead of making a list I decided to focus on one word. Usually my New Year’s resolutions are abandoned a few days after I write them down, but focusing on one word seems feasible. That … [Read more...]

A few months ago, I read Minimalist Parenting by my friends Christine Koh and Asha Dornfest and was instantly inspired to let go of what was weighing me down and allowing more joyful moments into my life. I still cannot say I am a total minimalist, but I can proudly say that … [Read more...]

Every single day I realize more and more how fortunate I am because my parents did everything they could to ensure I had a great education. Too many girls aren’t as lucky as I was. Approximately 31 million girls don’t go to school nor receive any kind of education. That number is … [Read more...]

When I was a girl, I felt that being too sensitive and feeling too much was a weakness. All my teenage years I battled these feelings because I wanted to be strong and not hurt so much. After life taught me a few tough lessons, I decided it was time to stop feeling. It was … [Read more...]

Dustin Hoffman’s video testimonial in which he breaks down when remembering what he realized when he prepared for his role in “Tootsie” quickly went viral after it was posted by Upworthy. It painfully reminds us about certain realities that we might not like to admit, such as how … [Read more...]