relationships

30 Sobering Realities You Need To Know To Be Happy

Being single and childless, and without property, stability, or a vision of how I want my life to look on my …

How To Seem ‘Normal’ When You’re Actually Kinda Cray

“You’re shockingly normal,” a guy I’d been out with a few times said to me recently. My first thought was HAAAAAHAHAHAHA! …

Do You Have These 8 Skills Necessary For a Happy Life?

“Life is hard,” someone said recently. I felt triggered by this statement. Perhaps partially because I tend to feel guilt for …

6 Differences Between Healthy High Achievers and Perfectionists–Which Are You?

*This article also appeared on The Huffington Post. I was celebrating my roomie’s birthday last weekend, and I got on …

The Life-Changing Magic of NOT Tidying Up (When Life Feels Messy)

  Everyone’s talking about tidying up lately. That’s cool, but I want to make a case for not tidying up. And …

When You Think “I’m Behind in Life,” Remember These 4 Things

“I’m not where I’m supposed to be. Everyone around me is married or engaged. They have kids. A house. Letters …

8 Tips to Beat Depression

This article also appeared on The Huffington Post: Read it here We’ve all had that dream. Something evil is in …

Know These 6 Experiences & Enjoy Life

Other than likes and Quest Bars, I have no current addictions (therapist of the yeeaaaar!). Sometimes this still surprises me–historically, I’m …

Whether You’re In A Relationship or Not, You Should Read This.

I concluded my first year of university by knocking out my front teeth during a dodgeball tournament. Wildly competitive (and …

The #1 Tool You Need To Take Risks In Life

*This article was also featured on the Huffington Post. Our minds like to tell us not to take risks (and …

5 Ways Goals Could Be Sabotaging Your Life

**This article originally appeared on ALOHA.com I recently moved and joined a new gym. A complimentary personal training session was …

I Don’t Know What I Want Out Of Life…And That’s OK.

A couple of months ago I made the somewhat impulsive decision to abandon my comfortable life and move to New York …

5 Steps to Having a Better New Year’s Eve, A Better Year, and a Better Life

I was at brunch with my cousin a week ago, and she asked me to tell her about my “best …

In Defense of Loneliness

I read an article today in the Globe and Mail about loneliness–how technology is making us lonelier; how living in …

How To Take A Casual Relationship Breakup Like a Champ

The other day yet another pseudo-relationship of mine came to an end. This time, it was via Facebook Chat. This …

I Am Slowly Going Crazy: My Experience of a 10-Day Silent Vipassana Meditation Course

Sometimes I make questionable decisions. Usually, those decisions have to do with men. But most recently, I decided to do …

“I Have Trust Issues.”

**This article also appeared in Elephant Journal. Read it here. You’ve heard this before. Or perhaps you’ve said it, yourself. I know …

Build Self-Confidence, Lower Anxiety, and Use Perfectionism to your Advantage: Part 2

So now that you’ve acknowledged that perhaps maladaptive perfectionism/self-criticism might be at the root of your pain, the next step …

Build Self-Confidence, Lower Anxiety, and Use Perfectionism to your Advantage: Part 1

The most common issue I see with my clients A fear of “failure”  is probably the most common underlying problem …

Being Happy May Have Less To Do With Your Relationship Status Than You Think

In the spirit of the month of February, this article is is on the topic of relationships. I’m sure you …