Real Life

There’s much work to be done when it comes to building a more diverse and inclusive world, whether online or offline. And while there are certainly a lot of issues currently being discussed both on social media and in the national media (ex. police/law enforcement reform, reform of the legal and justice system, anti-racist work, […]

No one likes to hear the word “no,” especially in response to a reasonable request, but sometimes, it’s the kindest thing for all involved. Trust me, I know. It feels uncomfortable and like you’re a total B, devoid of feeling and kindness for others. When I started saying no to others’ requests on my time, […]

It hurts when we don’t hit our goals. Like, really stings. We may even be disappointed in ourselves, which is way worse than any physical pain if you ask me. And while you may logically understand that it happens to everyone, we tend to keep those moments off of Instagram. Because of that, we don’t […]

When setting goals, you first have to acknowledge where you’ve been. I know this isn’t new or groundbreaking, but it’s worth repeating. Celebrating failures helps you clear out the energy of the past. It also helps to manage your expectations and energy for your future projects. Here are three reasons why celebrating failure is the […]

What happens when you’re too busy to celebrate? First of all, I don’t believe in being “too busy,” but that’s a post for another day! Secondly, there’s an incredibly simple way to celebrate, even if you think you’re too busy. Are you ready for this? It may actually be too complicated (just kidding). Notice the […]

Someone asked me the other day: “What do I do if I don’t have anything to celebrate this year?” Doesn’t that just hit you in the stomach, especially during the holiday season where celebrations abound? It can feel a little like you’re left out while everyone else is clinking champagne glasses and toasting their big […]

Self care. The entrepreneurial buzzword du jour. While it has the best of intentions, it’s hard not to roll your eyes when you hear it. And that’s awful because self care is incredibly important, especially as an entrepreneur. You’ve heard all the cliches.  “You can’t pour from an empty cup.”  “Put your oxygen mask on […]

In a Saturday Synergy email, I shared the full behind the scenes story of manifesting a new car after driving my little Ford Focus hatchback that my dad gave to me for over a decade. I was (and am) thrilled with my new Chevy Traverse. It’s beautiful and sparkly and mine. And I made it […]

Are you the kind of business owner who celebrates and savors everything you achieve? Or do you meet a goal and quickly move on to the next thing? Or maybe a combination of the two? Early in my business, I used to skip celebrating altogether. When something good happened, I had habit of marking it […]