Solve any and every problem, ever. — I’m going to tell you how to solve any and every problem you’ll ever face in three steps. But first, The Problem Solving framework is not about forcing outcomes, controlling people, or getting what you want. This framework is strictly available to help you find the path that will solve…

If you and your partner are getting into the same arguments over and over, you may not be correcting the communication habits that lead to the problem. Part of my and my husband’s problem was our bad communication. …

Long term relationships are so rewarding but they take intentional work. Intentional work in my relationship looks like self-exploration and awareness. We’re two individuals who want to support happiness, peacefulness, and stability in each other. …

Oftentimes when we want to express our feelings, we worry about how they’ll be received. Being in a relationship means concerning yourself with others feelings. If we’re over concerned, or over empathizing, we end up suppressing our own feelings or needs in unhealthy ways. …

Our Secret — It was 1:48 am. My Nextel was buzzing under my pillow. I had gotten home about an hour ago and hadn’t fallen asleep yet. I pulled out my phone to see who it was. The number wasn’t saved, but I knew it and didn’t wonder why he was calling. He…

And whatever other feelings she wants to feel. — Khloe Kardashian is understandably upset about a photo that was released without her consent. I’m not linking to it because it’s upsetting to her and regardless of curiosity, I respect her enough to leave it unsearched. Releasing it was apparently a mistake, which is fine. But she’s receiving backlash for…

A different kind of freedom so many people didn’t see. — The Distance was Good for Me Social distancing has been hard in a lot of ways. Being without family and friends, regular routines, workplace interactions, and the general buzz of a crowd for an extended period of time has been emotionally draining for most of us. But for some, the distance created a moment where we…

Multiple streams of income are the new savings account. — Do people dream of becoming freelancers like they dream of becoming astronauts or doctors? I wanted to be a lawyer. My whole life was designed around becoming a lawyer. I went to college, planned law school, networked to become an intern. I’ve been cultivating relationships with lawyers since I was…

And how it’ll make me more money (plan included). — My writing is sporadic. I’ve been trying to blog consistently since 2016 but for some reason I haven’t found my stride. Likely because everything I do is inspired by — or handicapped by — my emotions. If I’m not feeling wild about an idea, I’ll do something else until I…