My UPdate to you today is very personal – it’s about our love lives. In my work with people, I’ve seen the most struggle, pain, and confusion around love. In fact it’s been the part of my own life that has brought the majority of “growth experiences” (otherwise known as challenges!). So how come LOVE…
Read More“If you are lonely when you are alone, you are in bad company. Jean-Paul Sartr & “All of our unhappiness comes from our inability to be alone.” Jean de la Bruyere & Being alone. It can be a wonderful time to recharge, relax and just be. And it can also feel really lonely. Many of…
Read MoreWhen you were born you were totally aware of these Truths: You are whole and complete. There is absolutely nothing wrong with you. You are worthy and deserving. You are a spiritual being having a human experience. You can trust the Universe. All there is and all that matters is Love. You are love. And…
Read More“Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one’s values.” – Ayn Rand “When your values are clear to you, making decisions becomes easier.” -Roy Disney Knowing what your core values are is extremely beneficial, even crucial, to your happiness. The importance and power of explicitly defining values became even clearer…
Read MoreFrom Huffington Post Blog 12/24/09: The holiday season is full of blessings and wonderful traditions; however, it can also be a very triggering time of year. Many who are single and don’t like being single may find it especially difficult during Christmas. As chestnuts are roasting on an open fire and Jack Frost is nipping…
Read MoreFrom 6/02/09 Huffington Post Column: My intention in this post is to begin a discussion around the issues, challenges, and changes that women face as they journey through their twenties and into their thirties. This is a crucial time in our lives as we are faced with forever-feeling decisions and the expectation to map out…
Read MoreFrom 12/23/08 Huffington Post Column: Dear Christine, I love Christmas, but I hate being single at Christmas. This is such a romantic time of year — every time I turn on the TV I see a couple snuggled up in front of the fire exchanging gifts. I have no one to cuddle with other than…
Read MoreI started writing this note to you on a plane headed to my 10 year college reunion in Chicago by myself – which seems rather appropriate because that is the way I spent most of my time in college. As I headed back to Northwestern University with a single football ticket in my purse and…
Read MoreI want to tell you about The Leadership Institute which is an amazing organization whose mission “is to provide educational programming for the development and enhancement of leadership skills of women. We are committed to educating and inspiring women by offering opportunities and resources for personal growth through which they will be better prepared as…
Read MoreI’ve been getting the most AMAZING stories for Chicken Soup for the Twenty-Something Soul. They are making me laugh, cry, think, and some even give me goose bumps. The icing on the cake is the personal emails I get from those of you who are sharing your story. Here are some of the comments I’ve…
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