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THE BLOG MECCA
Motivational blogs galore.
* I'm all about full disclosure, so here's the skinny: The eclectic blogs below are a combo of published articles I wrote a while back, which I've revamped to regale a larger audience, and shiny new content just for The Curious Columnist Blog.
In a Toxic Friendship? Ask Yourself this Question to Find Out.
Take a page from Jamie Kern Lima’s masterpiece, Worthy: Do your friends circle around you in unconditional support or cage you in to conformity?
Looking to be More Mindful? Start Counting Spoons.
Mindfulness is no joke. Honing your ability to live in the present can trigger life’s big stuff - like empathy and gratitude. Step one to being more mindful is counting your spoons…
Bad Breaks May be Good Breaks, Incognito. (Follow Ina's Recipe.)
Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Gartner is a must-read. Let this simmer: “You never know your good breaks, from your bad.”
If Your Gut Says You're Dating Mr. Wrong, You Are.
Sometimes, a guy seems really great on paper. Turns out that gut instinct always beats paper. The story of a date with Mr. Wrong.
When You're the Only Single Girl at the Baby Shower...
Celebrating cherished friends never gets old. But what happens when you realize you’re the only single, childfree gal at the soiree?
Mourning the Death of a Beloved Car? Saying Goodbye Sucks.
When our cars conk out, it’s totally normal to mourn and miss them…Even though they’re inanimate objects and we’re grownups.
Don't Even Think About Calling My Dog "Fat."
Body shaming is never cool, and that goes for canines too. Call my dog “sweet” or “spoiled” or “spunky.” Just don’t dare dub her, “fat.”
A Motivational Moving On Mantra Courtesy of Norman Lear
According to TV genius, Norman Lear, two words should be employed on the regular to make the most of our lives – “over” and “next.”
Good Ghosting Gets a Bad Rap in Dating & Life.
Ghosting gets a bad rap. Good ghosting is exercising our agency to not engage with bullies or pushy peeps. (It’s totally self-care.)
Quash Fear-Based Decisions to Overcome Your Fear of Fear.
A master of disguise, fear rolls in unannounced & uninvited. Abolish fear-based decision making to uncover your courage.
Manifest Moxie to Move on After Divorce. 5 Go There Questions
Rediscovering yourself post-divorce requires serious moxie. Ask these revealing questions to heal from divorce and learn the big lessons.
Forgotten Skills...Like Running in Stilettos
Most of us possess gobs of abilities we've completely forgotten about. (One of mine involves stilettos.) Care to dash down memory lane?
Blogging Tips for Beginners - From Concept to Creation
I'm a newbie blogger, but I've already learned a boatload on my blogging journey. Let's tackle blogging for beginners together!
THE Dapper Dating Tip for Women: Dating is Like Shoe Shopping.
Dating is just like shoe shopping. THE dating tip for fashionistas? Apply the rules of style to dating to discover your “mate.”
I Couldn't Wait to Chuck My Married Name and Restore My Maiden Name.
Like the Pistol Annies proclaim, "Who I was, ain't who I'll be." Goodbye Mrs. Unhappy. Hello Single & Free.
I Tried Online Matchmaking...It Doesn't Work.
I took the plunge and enlisted a Yenta matchmaker. Unfortunately, Danny DeVito & Mr. Clean-types are not quite my jam.
Don't Trust Dating App Algorithms.
Dating app algorithms don’t work. Bumble & Hinge, please stop matching me with Mr. Wrong. I’m just not that into white picket fences.
The TV Wisdom of Rhoda's "Marty Morgenstern"
Remember classic TV's, Rhoda? The Valerie Harper sitcom is one of my all-time faves. The Dad, Marty had some great life advice for the ages.
The Unforgettable Carol Burnett Quote That Redefines Success
This inspirational sage quote from comedy legend, Carol Burnett forever changed my perspective on success, failure, and competition.
Embrace Your Bitter Divorce Daydreams; Then Release Them.
Divorce can get really petty. My divorce was so bonkers that my battle with bullies came down to toilet paper. (That’s not a typo.)
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