“Get comfortable being uncomfortable.”
What’s more uncomfortable than a Monday? I’m all about that Namastay in Bed mantra, as I’m sure most of the entire population of humankind is too, but a Monday is just *particularly* ripe for staying…
View PostCold-Shoulder Dress, Ten Ways
It’s baaaaaack! One of my personal favorite series to put on in these parts, because shooting with my mom is just kinda a hoot. Welcome back to One Thing, Ten Ways, where I take some of…
View Post19 Bible Verses on Anxiety & Stress
Instead of one motivational mantra today to get you geared up for the week ahead, I figured something even better was in order: a whole slue of ’em. And better yet? A slue of ’em…
View Post“Quit worrying about tomorrow like it’s promised.”
What a way to start the week, right? I saw this gem on Pinterest the other night and literally gasped: “We worry about tomorrow like it’s promised.” Heavy, right? And true. So comes this tidbit…
View Post“Keep going. You are getting better everyday.”
WOOOOO MONDAY! Who’s excited?!?! My guess is everyone, since today will likely be full of barbecue-ing and beaching and not being at work. #rejoice. But just like Christmas, please for the love of all that is ‘Murica,…
View Post9 ways to Advance your Career NOW.
It’s mid-May (yup, already the hump…like, what) and with that comes a lot of existential thinking (read: stress) for college junior and seniors. While a lot of people have their summer and post-grad plans in…
View PostFrom “Why me?” to “What now?”
Sometimes, s*** hits the fan. Whether it’s a seemingly simple bad day, a string of unwanted mishaps, or a drastically unfortunate cloud that’s bigtime raining on your parade, there’s bound to be a time where you…
View Post“Just focus, and keep aiming.”
I’m really digging arrows lately. Maybe that sounds way too I-haven’t-had-my-morning-coffee-yet, but hear me out. The symbolism behind arrows just rocks my world, and I can’t think of a better way to literally fly into…
View PostI’m sick of getting C’s.
You know what starts with C? College. You know what happens sometimes in college (hopefully not just to me at Wharton)? C’s. C’s when you were a straight-A, Type A Valedictorian is not an easily…
View Post“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise”
I think it’s due time for another mantra, because who couldn’t use more inspiration on a Monday? This one is near and dear to my heart – and timely – for a few reasons. “Even…
View Post‘What if I fall?’ ‘Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?’
This is the most ironic post I’ve ever written. Why? Because I’m in an airplane, flying as I type. How appropo, right? Even better is the fact that I’m typing on my iPad, and my…
View Post“You are enough.”
Good morning, roses! I had a totally different post scheduled to come out this morning, but things change, flexibility is key, and sometimes anxiety gets the best of me. I’ll publish that original post tomorrow…
View Post“Actually, I can.”
After getting an awesome response from you on how much-needed and much-appreciated some Monday pep talks are, I’m going to making this a semi-regular series, where a fun, empowering, motivational mantra will be shared…
View Post“I own today.”
So you wake up on a Monday morning, groggy and maybe still hungover from Saturday night with the girls (although let’s hope not…). The last thing you’re feeling is on top of the world. If…
View PostVictoria’s Secret’s CEO: On for-now decisions and doing it with purpose.
One of the many reasons why I love going to Wharton is the total privilege of getting to see extraordinarily successful men and woman on the reg. One day it’s the founder of Twitter, then…
View PostWhat Makes me Happy (+ $300 Kate Spade Giveaway!)
This week has me beat. Strike that. October has me beat. I’m currently typing on a “loaner computer” from my campus bookstore; long story short, my own laptop decided that it should take a hiatus…
View PostExpectations: Why they Suck and How to Kick them
After long (and lovely) chats over vanilla apricot tea and sparkly manicures with my dear friend Taylor, and the usual talks with my ever-wonderful momma, I’ve come to the following conclusion. Expectations: They Suck. And I’m…
View PostStruggling with Anxiety
If anyone were to ask me to describe myself, I’d probably include “perfectionist” in the mix of descriptors. I’ve been told I’m a bit Type A, whatever that really means, and I can get…
View PostGILT CEO: On Having Grace, Facing 9/11, and Simplifying Life
Last night, I hit up the Wharton Women Annual Dinner – it’s the huge fall bash of our club. And in my completely unbiased opinion, WW is one of the absolute best organizations on campus…
View PostRedefining “Success”
(Warning: It’s a doozy). Success. suc·cess /səkˈses/ Noun The accomplishment of an aim or purpose. The attainment of popularity or profit. Says Google, the most popular search engine on the planet. Thank you, Google,…
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