Imagine letting go of who you’re “supposed” to be and embracing who you truly are. Imagine living a wholehearted life. How would it feel? What would it look like? Who would you be? These are the concepts and questions that Dr. Brené Brown discusses in her latest book, The Gifts of Imperfection. She explores the greatest barriers to true living and shows us how to move through them to cultivate…
0
1273 Posts
-
SWAN Saturday: Create the Life of Your Dreams
Read moreSWAN (Stop Wasting Away Now) Saturday is a weekly dose of inspiration from me to you. Each week I will make a short video post about something on my mind. The posts will be unscripted & shot straight from my soul. Stop wasting away now, life’s too short! (If you can’t see the video, click here.) Bonjour! This week’s short & sweet SWAN post finds me in Paris, France—just a…
-
This is Paris
Read moreWritten Monday, September 13 Paris France — Argenteuil Train Station Yesterday, I came to Paris. On the flight, I was sat next to a man named Charlie—a textile salesman from Westchester. He travels to France twice a year for trade shows. It bothered me that he kept elbowing me even though I gave him the armrest. I took two sleeping pills and a glass of red wine & slept for…
-
A Change in the Air
Read moreHello, loves! Yes, there is a change in the air… and it’s not just autumn. I apologize for my recent hiatus. Big things are happening. After three years, I quit my job two weeks ago. Today is my last day. And tomorrow… I am headed to Paris! I will spend a week in Paris before heading home to begin my new job. There are lots of details and of course…
-
Ask Dena: Should We Stay Together for the Kids?
Read moreDear Dena, Should I stay with my husband and be miserable to make my kids happy? —Lisa Dear Lisa, Doctors, psychologists, and professionals are split down the middle on this issue. Half believe that divorce is the healthier option for families. The other half believe that even rocky marriages nourish children emotionally & practically. Personally, I don’t favor either side. Every situation is different and every family is different. For…
-
How I Saved $10,000 in Six Months
Read moreThe journey to becoming a saver is a difficult one. For many, it takes years. For me, it has been a personal evolution and a major lifestyle transformation. Three years ago, I was a person who purchased everything that I wanted to. The fact that I never had cash was not a problem for me… that’s what I had credit cards for. It all changed when I made a decision…
-
SWAN Saturday: Stop Making Excuses
Read moreSWAN (Stop Wasting Away Now) Saturday is a weekly dose of inspiration from me to you. Each week I will make a short video post about something on my mind. The posts will be unscripted & shot straight from my soul. Stop wasting away now, life’s too short! (If you can’t see the video, click here.) This week I want to talk about making excuses because for the past six…
-
Carousel — 08.27.10
Read moreEvery Friday, I post my favourite links, posts, & resources from around the Web. Expect to learn, grow, & be inspired! 1. What Perfect Is: Oh, this is lovely! This week I am drowning in the beauty that is self-love. 2. Couchsurfing for Solo Women Travelers, Good or Bad?: I’ve been hearing so much about the couchsurfing lately. As a member of the couchsurfing community, my experience within the community…
-
Ask Dena
Read moreI’d like to let you know about my weekly column called Ask Dena. This is your chance to get questions answered on a variety of topics including anxiety, career, happiness, relationships, self improvement, travel, and anything else you can dream up! So, what are you waiting for? Head to the comments & ask away!