When I was searching for colleges in high school, Greek life wasn’t even a consideration. Instead, I was laser-focused on qualities like campus location, class sizes, majors offered and national ranking. I never could have imagined that I would end up rushing or how impactful and lasting the Greek life experience would prove to be—both … Continue reading Thoughts From a Former Sorority Girl
More than 2.3 million people watched Jeremy and Audrey Roloff get married on TLC’s hit show “Little People, Big World,” and their love story has captivated countless audiences ever since. Though the two no longer star on the show, they continue to share their heart and their lives with the public through social media, their … Continue reading ‘A Love Letter Life’ Q&A With Audrey Roloff
Whether we’re chatting with a stranger or hanging out with our bestie, one of the beautiful things about human relationships is that different people bring out different aspects of ourselves. Some people bring out the extroverted, talkative sides of personalities, while others draw out our more reserved, pensive qualities. It all depends on how we … Continue reading Creating An Environment of Authenticity
I think we can all agree that the older we get the more we realize just how much our mothers had to put up with while raising us. From chauffeuring us to tennis lessons and dental appointments to bearing with our adolescent angst and taking care of us when sick, it seems like there’s nothing … Continue reading 10 Things to Tell Your Mom This Mother’s Day
O, the power of kindness So gentle, loving, meek, It is indeed a language Even the dumb can speak; The deaf can understand it, It sheds a shining ray; Then let us strive to make it Our guide from day to day. Eva Alice Kindness, as this poem suggests, needs no words in order to … Continue reading Practicing Small, Random Acts of Kindness
Think of one person who’s made a positive difference in your life. Perhaps it’s a motivating sports coach, an encouraging college professor, an inspiring boss or a dependable friend who comes to mind. Or, perhaps several names come to mind. We all have people in our lives who have left an indelible mark upon our … Continue reading Getting There {With Gratitude}
As one of nine children, I’m never short of a sister to call for advice or a brother to hang out with when I’m bored. There are several perks of having a lot of siblings, but the best part is just the sheer amount of affection and support that we have for each other. Despite … Continue reading Coping With Family Conflict
When was the last time you experienced a random act of kindness? Last week, I received a call from an old friend out of the blue and it was such a pleasant, unexpected surprise. We hadn't caught up in awhile and he just wanted to know how I was doing. It was a simple gesture to be sure, … Continue reading Not-So-Random Acts of Kindness
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Most of us have heard this phrase countless times, but its message couldn’t be further from the truth. We know that words are, in fact, able to hurt us. What we speak to one another has the power either to do good … Continue reading The Power of Affirmation