Balloons are fun. They evoke memories of celebrations and lift spirits as they rise in the air. The way they glide through the air when...

Previously, I wrote a post titled "settle for less yes," so why am I now writing about "settle for less no?" Being able to say "no" is an...

Word choice matters. The words we use shape how we see the world–and ourselves. The words we choose and the meanings we attach to them...

I recently drove by a billboard that reminded people to keep their eyes up and phones down. I appreciated that the reminder was to...

The definition of indifference is the lack of concern or interest. Indifference is a danger to humanity because it prevents people from...

As an optimist and someone who believes in the power of positive psychology, I feel it is necessary to warn against toxic positivity. Our...

Assumptions are good in math, but not good for dealing with relationships and situations. There is always more than one side...

In 2004, Gwen Ifill described the media focus on missing White women as Missing White Woman Syndrome, but what coverage have missing...

Clutter, whether it be trash or something we just aren't using takes up space. Settle for less of it by taking time to organize. Sorting...

When I suggest settling for less sorry, I am not referring to being truly apologetic for something. I am suggesting not using the word...

When you open your physical mail box are you inundated with junk mail? If you are you're not alone. Fliers, catalogs, and coupons are an...

How often have you left the drive-thru and had to dig through all the condiments, straws, and serving utensils to get to your food? If...

We hear all the time that social media and the internet as a whole are full of misinformation about politics, but what about the...

As a California resident, I've heard the drought message. I've also heard that we need to reduce water consumption to "make it through"...

I'm not into fashion, but I have heard of Birkin bags. They are hard to obtain, very costly, and a status symbol for the rich and...

As someone with a sweet tooth, I find it hard to settle for less sugar. In the past I attributed my penchant for sugar to the body's...

Settle for less food could mean smaller portions to reduce calories, but I'm blogging about settling for less food to reduce global...

As I'm getting ready to leave the only home I've ever known for college, I realize just how many things I'll miss. I'm moving thousands...

If you're like me, you've heard it's important to stay busy. I've heard that staying busy will keep me out of trouble and help me...

Today is the saddest day of my life. I buried my best friend, General Spike. At 17, I don't have many memories without him. He was my...