For my twenty-ninth birthday, I treated myself to a solo trip to the Indonesian paradise island of Bali.
But this trip to Bali was not just a tropical beach vacation. It was my glorious triumph over a lifetime of hopelessness and pain. We all give meaning to the events in our lives, and this was a very deliberate representation of my victory over self-hate, misery, and demoralization.
I fought for years and I finally won. And that is worth celebrating.
So that's exactly what I did.
Read MoreI'm thrilled to celebrate being FIVE YEARS SMOKE FREE!
Can you believe that I used to smoke? A lot?
I used to smoke so much that I thought it was an actual characteristic of my personality.
Read more to find out how I quit cold turkey without any cravings or temptation, and why I'm more badass now than I could have ever been as a smoker.
Read MoreThe new year is a time to celebrate! And it's a time to reset and begin anew with focus, fervor, and hope. It's the perfect time to set exciting goals for the coming year. In this spirit, I've written a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to goal-setting, which you can read here.
As part of this process, I reviewed the growth, successes, and adventures I've had this past year. It was a huge year of growth and major life changes. I amazed by how much I did in 2015!
Looking back on my year, I feel so proud, and I want to CELEBRATE and share this amazing year!
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