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.

Life Lessons

The 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.

Life Lessons

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.

Life Lessons

Learn to Forgive by Feeling Your Feelings.

Is anger living rent-free in your head? Learn to forgive to set yourself free. The first step to forgiveness? Feeling your feelings.

Relationships

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.)

Lifestyle

I Don't Feel Pretty Without Makeup.

Mascara gets way too much credit. Building self-worth is contingent on embracing inner beauty – not glorifying our luscious lashes.

Lifestyle

Call Me "Quirky." I'm Not Offended.

Maybe you don’t think “quirky” is a complimentary descriptor. Au contraire. As far as I’m concerned, quirkiness is a valuable virtue.

Relationships

Digital Dating is Akin to Space Exploration.

New to digital dating? I was too. Much like space exploration, dating apps have expanded horizons and rendered the world way more confusing.

Relationships

Does Anyone Truly Know Anyone?

Authentic relationships are not rooted in truly knowing someone but rather, fully accepting them. (Just ask my MVP long-lost relative.)

Lifestyle

I Don't Want Kids...and I'm Not Alone.

I’m a 30-something millennial and I don’t want kids. The no-thanks-to-motherhood stigma of yesteryear is skedaddling, and it’s about time.

Life Lessons

Would You Give Your Younger Self a Redo?

Imagine you landed a ticket on a time machine to dole a do over to younger you. Would you turn back time? Blast some Cher and buckle up.

Lifestyle

I'm an Anti Social Media Millennial.

I kind of despise social media…but I have a blog. Has the time come to stop fighting progress and ditch the anti social media movement?

Relationships

I Don't Blame Him for Wanting a Divorce. I Do Blame Him For...

Sounding off on divorce is not always akin to playing the breakup blame game. We speak our truths to reclaim our voices. Let’s get loud.

Life Lessons

This Oprah Quote About Loss Will Stop You In Your Tracks.

When life happens, a soul-stirring Oprah quote puts it all in perspective. How about some Oprah wisdom into life, loss, and purpose?

Do As I Do

A Good Vibes Guided Morning Meditation

Feeling out of whack or craving a dose of bright light? Give my go-to, guided 5-minute meditation courtesy of guru, Gabby Bernstein a go.

Relationships

THE Empowering Divorce & Breakup Playlist!

This empowering breakup & divorce playlist is a moving on must-have. Blast these tunes to feel your feelings and rediscover your strength.

Relationships

A Transformative Breakup Affirmation: "It's Not a Problem."

During breakups, everything becomes a problem. Bag this zingy breakup affirmation to turn lemons into lemonade and shift your perspective.

Life Lessons

Do You See Your Authentic Self in the Mirror?

Whose reflection do you see in a dusty mirror? Ponderings on authentic perception inspired by a Jay Shetty story.

Relationships

Recovering from a Painful Divorce? My Healing How-Tos

My ex made his divorce proclamation on VALENTINE’S DAY. Turns out, divorces are often detours in the right direction. Here's how to heal.

Lifestyle

Resurrecting Dearly Departed Good Manners

Are manners a dying art? If so, are the courteous among us ghosts of a bygone era? (Furthermore, fainting couches should still be a thing.)

Life Lessons

Why Do We Like Bad Guys?

This may come as a shock: My favorite Peter Pan character has always been Captain Hook. What’s with the whole bad guy intrigue thing anyway?

Life Lessons

Didn't We Learn How to Be “Good Listeners” in Preschool?

What do Shirley MacLaine and ancient Chinese philosopher, Lao Tzu have in common? Wisdom...and an extraordinary talent for listening.

Life Lessons

Words Don't Have to Define Us. Let's Lose the Labels.

Sometimes, we allow old labels from our past to define how we see ourselves today. (More than likely, those names no longer serve us.)

Life Lessons

Relish in Risk Taking to Reboot Your Life.

Jonesing for a life reboot? Take risks to get unstuck and inspired. Fly comfort zone coops with moxie to build verve for the road ahead.

Life Lessons

Life Lessons From Our Perceptive Pooches

Animals have so many life lessons to teach us, especially dogs. All we have to do is pay attention - since most of us don't “speak dog."