There’s a kinder, easier way to cut the crap mercilessly — “Just grab everything!” I yell from across the room. I can barely see my husband through the piles of books, clothes, and junk littered over the floor. He wipes the sweat from his forehead and continues packing. …

A fun, but challenging method for finding focus — I looked up at the clock. 11:58. Only two more minutes before the world’s most boring meeting would finally end. As I started quietly gathering my things, I felt my spirits lift at the thought of my lunch waiting for me in my office. …

It’s time to take your office space seriously — My productivity had sunk to an all-time low. I hate to admit it, as I’ve always prided myself on my ability to get stuff done. I’ve built businesses and websites, written books, and published hundreds of articles. …

The catastrophic risk of holding too tightly to our beliefs — Never before had I felt so betrayed. And by my own father? It was unimaginable. “I’m so sorry,” Dad said. “I just forgot. It was an accident.” The tears started welling up inside my eyes as he tried to explain what happened. My big (and excessively loud) extended family was…

The highly curated life comes with a hefty price tag — I’m so glad I didn’t grow up in the age of social media. My childhood memories are a mishmash of people, colors, and feelings. I like that it’s a little fuzzy in places. The blur of growing up still holds significant weight in the formation of my identity. …

All the swagger in the world couldn’t help me answer life’s most challenging questions — At just 24 years old, my confidence was at an all-time high. Graduate school had forced me to think critically and wade through deep discussions. Entering a university career kept my mind sharp. I felt alive with new ideas and bold assertions. …

Insider tips from five TEDx organizers — 5.4 billion. That’s how many views TEDx talks have accumulated on YouTube since 2009. Speaking for TEDx is a coveted opportunity for many leaders and innovators. While most speakers won’t have the kind of life-changing fame of Brené Brown or Simon Sinek, the process of applying, writing, and presenting a…

Stand out by mastering these essential public speaking tips — Imagine standing in front of a crowd, all eyes on you. The audience is silently waiting to hear what you have to say. Whether that scenario pumps you up or freaks you out, in today’s world where everyone is talking at once, this kind of undivided attention is a gift…

A good idea has the power to change your life and the world — A green crayon changed my life. In junior high, I was always just outside the cool kids’ circle. Sure, I had plenty of friends and a rockin’ personality, but I spent most of my time one step behind the trendiest clothes and popular parties. Then, in ninth grade, our all-girls…