Posts by Sage
Essential Alignment: Why You Must Set Your Intention Every Day
Today I’m linking up with my friend Andrea at DreAm heART sMart ArT for her blog challenge. The prompt is “alignment.” There’s this idea out there that things just happen to us randomly. You don’t really have control over your life, and some things just happen for no reason. Some people call it fate…but I…
Read MoreLink Roundup: January 26, 2013
This is a picture of one of my favorite mugs. I picked it up during my last trip to Asheville in November. Yep, I only bought it because my name is on it. Do you ever do that? Is your name common enough that you can find it on things like those personalized key chains…
Read MoreOffice Supply Heaven
Do you like gift cards? And what’s your favorite store to have a gift card for? Starbucks? Target? Best Buy? It might sound strange, but I LOVE getting gift cards for office supply stores! Office Depot, Office Max, Staples, Erin Condren, See Jane Work, Paper Source—it doesn’t matter. I always loved back-to-school shopping too because…
Read MoreThe Girl Power Myth
About 7 years ago, I was heading out to lunch with 2 of my coworker friends when the conversation turned to popular music. As we climbed into my friend’s car she said, “You know, the Pussycat Dolls are just like the Spice Girls.” “Whoa, whoa, whoa!” I practically smacked her over the head with my…
Read MoreEasy As 1-2-3: Choose Your Priorities
If you’re anything like me, you must have an enormous to-do list. We have so much to get done—not just for our jobs but also for our homes, relationships, and ourselves. It may seem counterintuitive, but I want to show you how focusing on getting less done can actually make you more productive. Less is…
Read MoreHydrate Yo’ Self
Most people wake up grumpy in the morning. Do you? Sure, you might have several good reasons as to why you’re tired: your spouse hogged the bed, you went to bed too late, the dog’s barking kept you up. Or maybe it’s just too damn early! Seriously, it’s still dark out. But I’ve found a…
Read MoreMental Dress Rehearsal: Let’s Pretend!
Remember when you were a kid and you would play pretend with your friends? One day you’d pretend to be a teacher; the next, a beauty queen. Using your imagination and playing make-believe is important for a child’s development, and it helps them explore their different passions long before adult responsibilities come into their lives.…
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