Raise Your Glow

"Break free from dimming to please and live from your unique essence."

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  • If You Feel Behind, Here’s a Reminder: It’s Still Unfolding

    “Little by little, one travels far.” — J.R.R. Tolkien There’s nothing quite like New York in the winter. Warm hats pulled low. Long coats brushing past each other on crowded sidewalks. Gloves that never quite keep your fingers warm enough. That first soft layer of snow seems to change the whole mood of the city. Read more

  • When You’re Too Close to See Clearly

    “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” — Wayne Dyer How I Realized I Was Too Close I didn’t realize how deep in the grind I’d gotten until I caught my reflection in an office mirror and decided—almost absentmindedly—to look out the window. Hospitals aren’t exactly known Read more

  • When Doing Nothing Is the Most Productive Thing You Can Do

    “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” — Anne Lamott Around 6:30pm I walked through the door, kicked off my shoes, threw my jacket and Lululemon waist pack across the room in dramatic MJ-performance fashion, and did the only respectable thing one can do after a fully Read more

  • Triggers Are Teachers: How to Use Them Without Spiraling

    “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response.”— Viktor Frankl When was the last time something completely set you off? The holidays are approaching, and let’s be honest — even though the Christmas carols are playing and we’re talking about parties, plans, and all the Read more

  • Why Guilt Shows Up When You Set Boundaries

    “Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go.” — Hermann Hesse Autumn is a season of release. The leaves fall, the air shifts, and nature moves on without resistance. It’s a simple reminder that our stages of change can be natural, too. But for many of us, letting Read more

  • Inner Conflict: When Your Head and Heart Disagree

    “Between your head and your heart, there’s a committee meeting happening 24/7. Learn to moderate it.” – Unknown Imagine this: It’s Saturday night. You’re curled up on your couch in sweatpants that have seen better days, scrolling through your phone. Your friend texts: “Hey, come out — we’re hitting the new rooftop bar!” Your head Read more

  • Go slow to go fast: how to create impact (without burning out)

    “Progressing at a snail’s pace is still progress, and slow progress is better than no progress. Never be stagnant, and never give up.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Everyone wants faster progress. Faster results. Faster recognition. Faster proof that they’re on the right track. Here’s the thing: when your first instinct is to rush — say Read more

  • Practical Ways to Set Boundaries and Feel Good About It

    “Personal development is the belief that you are worth the effort, time, and energy needed to develop yourself.”Denis Waitley The word “boundaries” gets tossed around a lot. Entire podcasts, workshops, and Instagram carousels are dedicated to them. We know boundaries are important. We know they protect our time, energy, and sanity. But if knowing was Read more

  • When Letting Go Leaves an Ache

    “Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls your life.” — Akshay Dubey Sometimes, your heart feels sad without a clear reason. I had just enjoyed another beach day during my extended stay in Hawai‘i. The sunshine was warm, the waves were abundant, laughter echoed nearby, and smiles were Read more