How do you feel about home remodeling projects, things like adding a deck, changing cabinets, hanging light fixtures? This says something about how you do life remodeling.

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?

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.

Mindfulness is a hot topic right now and for a good reason. Mindfulness has been shown to have a range of benefits and can improve your physical, mental and emotional health.

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.

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.

It is up to us to open our minds to what “can be” and then make the choice to pursue it passionately. Many people are doing what they do because they think they have to do it.

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.

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

We live in an environment that continually reminds us that we’re not enough—that we need to have more and be more—and it’s up to us to improve ourselves to become someone other than who we are at the moment.

It’s getting increasingly more difficult to focus these days. There are too many distractions available.

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.