Sage, Author at Sage Grayson, Life Editor

Imperfect and Proud: Embracing Your Flawed Self

Would it be weird if I admitted that I take pleasure in other people’s mistakes? Now, I’m not saying I rejoice over failed marriages or foreclosures. I’m not a complete jerk. I’m talking about little “whoopsies” that remind me that we’re all imperfect humans, even the people who appear superhuman at times. I subscribe to…

When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Gets Going: Finding Your Tenacity

There will come a point in your life (perhaps even every day) when you feel completely and utterly spent. You’re worn out, burned out, unmotivated, angry, frustrated, and at the end of your rope. Life and all its drama is too tough to handle. All you want to do is curl up into a ball…

Do One Thing That Makes You Happy Every Day

We’ve all heard of the power of one. One brilliant idea can revolutionize a company. One decision can alter the course of your life forever. One person can change the world. Today I want to talk about how the power of one can dramatically improve your happiness. It’s easy: do one thing every day that…

The Sucky Job Survival Guide

One of my clients just scored the job interview of a lifetime. We both went a little crazy with excitement when she got the good news (woo hoo!). My client–let’s call her Anne–is in a terrible job right now; one that stresses her out to the point where she’s been feeling ill for weeks. Not…

Keep It Simple, Sister!

Here’s a life lesson that took me far too long to learn: things don’t have to be complex to work. Like most people I know, I’m always on the lookout for the next bright, shiny object. What new app, product, gadget, or gizmo will make me more productive? But often times these new fascinations of…

Are You an Early Bird or a Night Owl?

When I was in college, I’d regularly complain about 8:00 am classes. “It’s so early!” I’d whine while trudging through the snow across the quad. Thank goodness for cinnamon hot chocolate to get my butt out of bed or else I’m sure I would have failed all my classes…or at least the ones during the…

At First Sight: Choose an Inspiring Morning Image

When you first get out of bed in the morning, what do you see? A pile of dirty laundry? Toys that your kids (or dogs!) left all over the carpet? Your snoring spouse? The first things you see in the morning can influence your mood throughout the day, so make sure to look at something…