Last week, I attended a talk by a palliative care physician. She spoke about the incredible ways in which people reflect and grow when they are faced with their own mortality. When the physician asked her patients about their regrets, there was one sentiment that was by far the most prevalent response. Any guesses? The… Continue reading The Most Dangerous Word
Author: Caitlin
Take This Quick Test To See How Much You’re Really In Control
Why do you dread getting out of bed in the morning? For many people, it’s because you think that once you start your day, you will lose control of your life. You’ll have to have to engage with people who will inevitably stress you out. Like your boss micromanaging you. Or your partner starting the… Continue reading Take This Quick Test To See How Much You’re Really In Control
Why I Love Fake Smiles (Yes, Really)
Last week was a hot one. On Friday, I was out all day running errands, feeling pretty zapped by 4:30pm when I was driving home to finish my final and most tedious task: organizing my finances. I was consumed by an inner, muddled dialogue about how exhausted I was feeling, how much work I had ahead of me,… Continue reading Why I Love Fake Smiles (Yes, Really)
Declutter with Delight: How to joyfully prepare your space for September
Who doesn’t love August? Schools are on break, offices slow down, and most of America is taking a long, deep, nourishing breath of fresh air. While you have a little time and energy, why not give your September self a little gift and prepare for the hectic days around the corner? Most of us know… Continue reading Declutter with Delight: How to joyfully prepare your space for September
The Luxury of Less
I wrote this article below in 2011, after I had been living in Chennai, India for a few months. At the time, I was still acclimating to the city, which was a major transition from NYC, where I had just finished my Masters at Columbia. But this was the beginning of an incredibly important realization… Continue reading The Luxury of Less
The Most Important Part of Building a Fire (this will surprise you)
Last weekend, my friends and I went camping in the Catskill mountains. We made the plan nearly 3 months in advance when my life was sailing pretty smoothly, but a few days before the trip, I panicked. A lot had suddenly fallen on my plate. I now had an important job interview coming up, requiring… Continue reading The Most Important Part of Building a Fire (this will surprise you)