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What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?

What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?

by Megan McDonough The dreaded question of What should I do with my life? is a common one. From childhood to adulthood, we ask it of ourselves and others ask it of us. The decision can be tortuous....

Savor the Moment

Savor the Moment

by Megan McDonough You can remember the past and dream about the future, but the only time you experience life is right now. Savoring this moment is of utmost importance, since perspective of the...

Moments Make a Life

Moments Make a Life

by Megan McDonough It's easy to put off starting a good habit, or to ignore the unsupportive habit that is already entrenched. Each of these decisions makes a huge difference over a lifetime. As...

Counteract Anxiety With Curiosity

Counteract Anxiety With Curiosity

by Megan McDonough Anxiety naturally arises when entering the new, unknown, or the uncertain. Most often, we try to manage the anxiety—perhaps by giving ourselves a pep talk or practicing deep...

The Worst Question to Ask Your Teenage Son

The Worst Question to Ask Your Teenage Son

by Megan McDonough Talking is not a favorite activity for my teenage son. I've tried a thousand different questions in an effort to encourage conversation, including the worst one ever: "What...

A Love Letter to Earth

A Love Letter to Earth

Dear Earth, There are times I experience lack ... such as not enough money, time, energy, or support. On this day of celebrating you, I want to appreciate, name, and thank you for the very...

4 Ways to Have A Happy Day (And Life) in Your Body

4 Ways to Have A Happy Day (And Life) in Your Body

by Megan McDonough Popular advertising depicts that happiness comes in the form of flat abs, wrinkle-free skin or the right clothes that make you cool, hip and happening. A day of happiness is as...

Inspiring Change – Words

Inspiring Change – Words

by Maria Sirois “Words can sometimes, in moments of grace, attain the quality of deeds.” —Elie Wiesel As you prepare this morning and this moment to shift into a healthier life and into a...

Inspiring Change – Your Growth is Your Business

Inspiring Change – Your Growth is Your Business

by Maria Sirois Years ago I heard Wayne Dyer tell an audience that other people’s opinions are none of our business. It struck me in that moment how true that is and how freeing. Our business is the...