Imagine you’re at a sporting event, jumping up and down in the crowd for your favorite player. “You’ve got this!” you’re cheering them on. “You can do it!” You offer endless words of encouragement to the players, and soon enough, they score the winning goal. Now imagine that player is ... READ MORE»
How to Train for a Marathon
Have you ever dreamt of running a marathon? Before I ran my first marathon, I used to dream about what it would be like! As a kid, the idea of conquering those 26.2 miles always seemed like a fun, heroic feat especially as I watched my mom finish multiple marathons. However, when I ... READ MORE»
The Golden Amount of Sleep
How many hours of sleep do you need a night? The answer isn’t as simple as it seems! Sleep impacts both your mental and physical health, making sleep crucial to achieving your goals. In order to maximize benefits, you need to strike a healthy balance between too much and too little sleep. As I said ... READ MORE»
How Astronauts Spend Their Time in Space
Have you ever wondered how astronauts spend their time in space? In addition to enjoying zero gravity or catching beautiful glimpses of Earth, they have important tasks and responsibilities! Astronauts live on the International Space Station for months at a time, conducting research and running ... READ MORE»
10 Daily Practices to Build Self Confidence
What do you think you are capable of? The answer is probably more than you realize. Having self-confidence and believing in yourself are important steps to achieving your dreams. As I wrote in the conclusion of my book, Dream Big!: How to Reach For Your Stars, “I hope that, on top of knowing that I ... READ MORE»
What is Decision Fatigue and How to Fight It
Have you ever felt mentally exhausted after a long day? It might be because you are making decisions constantly; from choosing what to wear in the morning to deciding what to do in stressful situations, your brain is constantly at work -- even when you’re not really aware of it! In fact, the average ... READ MORE»
How to Stop Procrastinating Today!
Have you ever found yourself delaying a task until the last minute? If so, you’re not alone. In a 2019 survey, 88% of participants in the workforce said they procrastinate for at least one hour a day. Procrastination has to do with our failure to self-regulate, and the more we do it, the more it ... READ MORE»
Getting Back Up When You’ve Been Knocked Down
I’ll be the first to tell you: the journey towards reaching your dreams won’t always be easy. As I wrote in the conclusion of my book, Dream Big!: How to Reach for Your Stars, “It may take some time, and it’s entirely possible that you might fall down, stumble, or even lose sight of your path along ... READ MORE»
Paving the Way with Bluemercury’s Empowerment Campaign: Alongside Five Other Female Founders!
Exciting news! I am ecstatic to share that I am part of the new Bluemercury empowerment campaign and have my very own shade of Lune+Aster tinted lip balm. I am so honored to be included in this campaign alongside five other extraordinary women who have each founded their own nonprofit organizations. ... READ MORE»
The Science Behind Fear
Imagine this: you’re on a 100-foot tall roller coaster, slowly climbing your way to the top. The coaster creaks beneath you as you roll higher and higher. Soon enough, you reach the top, and the coaster stops. Your heart is racing, your breaths are shallow, and you might feel sweaty or even sick. ... READ MORE»
