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“Be careful with your words. Once they are said, they can be only forgiven, not forgotten.” I read this quote recently. The author is unknown, although it is often attributed to Carl Sandburg , the American poet. Regardless of who said it, the message is a powerful reminder that we should think before we speak, or text, or send that angry email we’re tempted to fire off in the moment. It’s okay to feel upset or angry after an unfortunate situation. Even when the other person

Last week I wrote about the quiet power of Dry January, and the role discipline plays in doing hard things. Once I set my mind to something, I usually stick with it, whether it’s Dry January, daily exercise, or setting a morning alarm even when I don’t   have   to. After listening to   James Clear   on   The Mel Robbins Podcast , I was reminded that talking about discipline, or telling someone to “just try harder,” doesn’t help most people. In   Atomic Habits , Clear writes:

As I celebrate my fifth year of Dry January, I revisited the article I wrote last year about the positive impacts of this annual ritual to see what might be worth adding this time around. One thing that stood out in 2025 was just how often I saw posts and ads for non-alcoholic beverages and content related to the “sober-curious” movement. The social media gremlins may have influenced my algorithm, but I also noticed more friends talking openly about participating in Dry Janua

I’m writing a book. For the past couple of years, I’ve been sharing my own stories about resilience and mindset, sometimes weaving in stories from others as well. I’ve also been open about where inspiration comes from: books, podcasts, conversations, a walk outside, even my Peloton instructor. Based on your thoughtful comments and messages, I don’t plan to stop writing those kinds of stories. But I do want to go beyond my own experiences and hear from you , or from someone yo

I don’t follow astrology or moon cycles, but the symbolism of the Chinese Zodiac—from the Year of the Snake (2025) to the Year of the Horse (2026)—was too fitting not to pause and reflect on. The Year of the Snake is associated with wisdom, patience, internal growth, and shedding what no longer serves us. It’s about slowing down, looking inward, and learning—sometimes quietly, sometimes uncomfortably. As we move from one year to the next, it’s natural to reflect on both our a

December can often be the busiest month of the year thanks to holidays, parties, and closing out the year on a high note. But it can also be a time when we feel discouraged because we didn’t accomplish everything we set out to do in January. One year ago, I signed up for an “abundance challenge,” not fully knowing what I hoped to gain from it — only that something in me wanted clarity, direction, and maybe even a little joy. I didn’t know it at the time, but those early-year