Going away to college puts a scary amount of distance between students and everything they have come to know and feel secure about. No longer can we rely on the comforts of home and the familiar faces of everyday life; instead, we have to branch out, try new things, meet new people, and find where we fit in. Amidst all of this, we also have to manage the friendships and relationships from our past. We must remember to call our parents every so often, write on our high school friends’ Facebook walls, tweet our old camp pals and check in with our siblings, cousins and extended family members. As blogger and motivational speaker Herb Ammons … [Read more...]

I have many flaws (who doesn't?!): I’m foolishly stubborn, I never go to the gym, I often stay up too late, and I have a massive sweet tooth, just to name a few. But, luckily for me, I have just knocked one supposed negative off my list…or, well, I’ve used a little smoke and mirrors to make this flaw appear not so bad after all. I used to think that, in life, I used the word “yes” way too often. I know what you may be thinking: this girl is nuts. She considered saying “yes” as a personal imperfection? Truth be told, though, I really did. My inability to turn down things I was offered—small jobs, requests for my help, … [Read more...]

We all have that person in our circle of friends who can easily be classified as “our biggest fan.” You know, the one who always cheers for you the loudest, shares pride in your accomplishments, and constantly reminds you, well, how awesome you are. What a way to put a smile on your face and lift your spirits. My go-to girl for a pick me up is one of my best friends, Olivia. She never fails to tell me what a great job I am doing with my every endeavor. When I called to tell her I landed an internship at ABC, I could tell (from 900 miles away) she practically jumped for joy. When I ask her to read my blog pieces, I’m greeted with … [Read more...]