Sage, Author at Sage Grayson, Life Editor

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…

My Magazine Obsession

Oh my gosh! I’m thrilled to be featured in the April issue of InStyle magazine! Take a look: Har har har. 🙂 OK, so I’m not America’s next top model (but I did do some modeling back in the day). I love it when my name pops up in unexpected places. So sage green is…

Say What? 3 Ways to Stop a Critic in Her Tracks

We’ve all heard the advice, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” So why do people feel the need to share their snarky judgments, back-handed compliments, and cutting put-downs? Screw turning the other cheek! When a critic sets her sights on you, use these tactics to stop her in…