by aliciayoung | Sep 12, 2014 | Communication, Community, LIfe, Mind
[I usually lean toward more uplifting stories… but here goes!] Maybe you’ve seen today’s news story of a father who filmed his daughter’s birth—while driving to the hospital. Oddly, it was introduced as a “feel-good” piece which was “guaranteed... by aliciayoung | May 9, 2014 | Community, LIfe, Mind, Relationships, Social Life, Spirit, Uncategorized
WINNERS! $5000 in Prizes! 2014 SAVVY LIFE AWARDS/SAVVY GIRL AWARDS The inaugural Savvy Life Awards/Savvy Girl Awards has now wrapped up, and our thanks to each person who entered. You came from all across the US! We took inspiration as you shared your thoughts... by aliciayoung | Jan 12, 2014 | Career, Communication, Community, Identity, LIfe, Mind, Relationships, Social Life, Spirit
[HAPPY NEW YEAR! I allow myself one re-post each year, around now. I offer it as a reminder to us all – myself included – of the need to become/stay comfortable with saying no when people or obligations tip the scale and become toxic. Please consider.... by aliciayoung | Dec 30, 2013 | Community, LIfe, Mind, Relationships, Spirit
5. Selflessness: Our little neighbor, who shared her birthday toys with children at a local shelter. 4. Generosity & discretion: Strangers help blind man to keep his aging guide dog. NYC resident Cecil Williams had expected he would soon have to give up his... by aliciayoung | Nov 13, 2013 | Career, Community, Identity, LIfe, Mind, Relationships, Spirit
Over the weekend, I delivered a talk on success in different cultures. What constitutes a happy or successful life? We all use a different yardstick, of course. Maybe a combination of family time, career accomplishment and financial security? A Mercedes in the... by aliciayoung | Sep 15, 2013 | Communication, Identity, LIfe, Mind
They’re scrawled on restroom walls, brimming with gritty wisdom. Etched on rings, on lockets, in hearts. Scrawled in diaries that reflect our journeys. Favorite words, phrases and other sayings find their way into our days. I once read that actress Sarah Jessica...
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