Sage, Author at Sage Grayson, Life Editor

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…

You’re Getting Warmer: Are Your Choices Bringing You Closer to Your Goals?

Everyone knows that you can’t reach your goals overnight. Unless you win the lottery, in which case—cool! Send me a postcard from your private island paradise. We make billions of choices in our lives, and it’s these choices (sometimes seemingly insignificant choices) that determine when, how, and if ever we achieve our goals. Here’s an…

No Pain, No Gain: Why Being Uncomfortable is a Good Thing

You might imagine some burly Hans and Franz type bodybuilder to subscribe to the motto “no pain, no gain.” Did I just date myself with that SNL reference? But “no pain, no gain” isn’t some mindless fitness jargon. It’s a fundamental principle of the total body health equation. If you want the gain, you gotta…

Glass Half Full or Half Empty: It’s Your Choice

Today we’re talking about optimists and pessimists. Or to put it another way, is this glass half full or half empty? Your answer says a lot about how you live your life and the type of energy you attract. Watch this short video about how your view of the world affects your life. Click here…