CHOICES Magazine

How would it feel to start your day motivated and organized? It would be great, wouldn’t it? You’d know what you were doing, that everything was sorted and you’d feel brilliant.

Have you ever felt like your identity was on trial? Or your self-image or self-esteem?

My phone rang last week with one of my newest clients. He said, “Christina, we can’t work together anymore.” I was crushed! “What do you mean? Things are going so great!”

While digital organization tools are incredibly popular, there is still a place for a physical paper planner. However, many people decide that paper planners aren’t suitable for them as they can’t find one that is perfect and suits their needs.

I’m going to depart from the usual sharing of my favorite recipes and my own table settings to take you on a snap journey to Portugal, the wonderland of good food, people and wine.

Did you think you would be more successful by now? Are you disappointed and discouraged with where you are or where you seem to be headed? Do you feel like you were created for something more?

We have all read articles about self-improvement. Forget about what you have read and quiet your mind.

Two years ago, I fell in love with a private, college-prep school about twenty minutes from my home in Port Orchard, Washington. The old, restored building exuded its own academic charm, the staff welcomed me, and the students’ engagement in class confirmed this school was where I’d enjoy teaching.

Do you think that women need to play a role in peacemaking? This is one of the questions answered during the Global Women’s Peace Network (GWPN) conference recently held in Las Vegas.

Shree Saini was the object of bullying throughout her teenage years. It was mental agony for her, but the young girl didn’t let the harsh words and actions of others define her.

You hear about it all the time. Writer’s Block– that awful moment you find yourself staring at the blank page and realize you have no idea how to begin and a deadline fast approaching.

When it comes to self-improvement, there are a few basics skills you should not only have, but work on improving daily and mastering over time.