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Procrastination can be so debilitating! I also feel anxious if I keep putting something off, but still find myself wasting my time on less urgent issues (or scrolling through Facebook) to avoid taking on certain things. For me, it helps to break up a large task into small tasks and put each one...

These are all great suggestions! I am working on creating a list of priorities so I can say no to things that don't quite make the list. The important thing is to make room to say YES to the things that make you happy or bring you closer to your goals. You also need to make time for the really...

I'm naturally an introvert, but I've learned to put myself out there and get involved. I know a lot of people, but I still have trouble developing close friendships, other than with my husband and one of my childhood friends. Any advice?

"It is what it is." You hear this all the time now, but this little phrase really helps me put things in perspective. Instead of fretting over things we can't change, sometimes we just have to accept it. Now, this doesn't mean we shouldn't work to change the things that are in our power to...

"And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." "Voici mon secret. Il est très simple: on ne voit bien qu'avec le cœur. L'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux." This quote is from "The Little...

Hi! Your advice is spot-on. It's hard to really become fluent if you don't have a strong interest in the language and culture and if you aren't committed to put in the work. I would add that learning a language is a lifetime pursuit – you really need to "use it or lose it." I'm fluent in French...

I just came across this timely article about a study that suggests that instead of following your heart, you should think in terms of developing your passion and being open to new interests: “Find your passion” is bad advice, say Yale and Stanford psychologists From the article: “We need to...

I've changed careers several times in my life, and now – in my 50s – I've decided to return to my first passion. It's inspiring to read about others who've done the same thing at my age (or older!) and found success. I've taken jobs that I was good at but didn't particularly enjoy, and I found...

Thanks for tip on the blog. In my position, I meet a lot of people, and remembering names is one area I really struggle with. If I had my way, everyone would be required to wear a name tag... lol. When I was a horse-crazy kid, though, I memorized the names of all the Kentucky Derby winners – so...