6 Things I’ve Learned from a Year Without Facebook and Instagram

As I continue my year of refinement, I want to take some time to reflect on my biggest refinement to date: deleting my Facebook and Instagram accounts.  It’s been a full year since I quit Facebook and Instagram — and I mean really quit. I didn’t just deactivate or suspend my accounts, or just delete […]

How to Toot Your Own Horn at Work — And Why That Matters

“Not to toot my own horn, but…”  That phrase has always grated on me. Why? Because you should toot your own horn — especially at work.  Whether you’re considering a new job, selling your services as an entrepreneur or asking for a raise or promotion, you have to be comfortable with promoting yourself. It can […]

5 Lessons Yoga Has Taught Me About Career Success

While yoga’s benefits are well documented, I was a bit resistant to try it — I didn’t start practicing regularly until I turned 40 a few years ago. I now enjoy the practice so much that yoga has become one of my essentials. Like most yogis and yoginis, I have seen its benefits to my […]