One of the things I really enjoy about my current home is walking along the Potomac River with the dogs. It's a time of day when I'm done with work, and I'm ready to get out in nature, which exists even at the heart of the city. I love being in the presence of a… Continue reading Simple Pleasures: River Walking
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8 Habits for Happiness
Illustration by Aileen Torres-Bennett March 20 is the International Day of Happiness, inaugurated in 2012 by the United Nations to recognize the importance of happiness in everyone's life. Happiness may be a universal feeling, but its construct is personal. It's an apt time to ask: What makes you happy? I've discovered some fundamentals for my… Continue reading 8 Habits for Happiness
Ambition: Make It Work for You, Not Against You
I've been thinking a lot about ambition lately, for a few reasons. I've just turned 40. Twenty-twenty has come to a close, and we're at the start of a new year. It's a time to think about new mountains to climb, starting with clear intentions. I've been ambitious since I was a kid. When you're… Continue reading Ambition: Make It Work for You, Not Against You