The Prison of Perfection
Daily we are bombarded with images of “perfection.” Every time we turn on the television, open a magazine, or sign into social media, our eyes cannot help but focus on all the perfect bodies, perfect careers, perfect families, pets, vacations, and airbrushed Kardashians. These images paint a picture of what we’re “supposed” to want, what we…
My 2016 Permission Slip
Remember school field trips? The sheer joy and anticipation of spending the day outside the classroom at a play, a museum, or some other historical site? You’d rush home to deliver the all-important permission slip to your parents (and silently pray that they wouldn’t elect to chaperone). As children we’re required to ask for permission…
Resolutions that WORK: How to Set Goals You Can Actually Achieve
I resolve to: – Lose weight -Quit smoking – Read more books -Have more fun – Be a better friend Any of these sound familiar? I know we’ve heard it all before. Every January, well-intentioned folks make New Year’s Resolutions, only to abandon them in short order. In fact, 60% of people who make New Year’s…
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