You say you want to quit your job, but are you sure? Six years ago, I was running a billion-dollar media account with three children under three years old, and life was moving way too fast. I was the primary breadwinner, my husband was a stay-at-home dad, and I thought we made our choices and had to live with them. …

Part 3 of 48 Life Lessons for My 48th Birthday. Enjoy! — 26–33 In Part 1, we covered: planning epic vacations simplifying beauty routines negotiating to win owning your story leading lady energy apologizing with grace delivering memorable compliments bargain shopping like a pro buying a home knowing your strengths knowing your triggers In Part 2, we covered: leaning into your biorhythms adulting 101

Picking right back up where we left off, this week’s post is the next 14 life lessons (in my 48 life lessons for my 48th birthday). Enjoy! — 12–25 Learn Your Natural Schedule You know, as a coach, I love the ideal day exercise. It’s so informative! And inspiring. But there’s a powerful life hack you can implement way before your ideal days come true: using your natural schedule to your advantage.

I mean, you don’t have to, but it helps. — 1–11 Plan an EPIC Vacation If you know me, you know I’m OBSESSED with going EVERYWHERE. You should be too. I will never stop traveling, writing about, coaching, or planning trips because it’s the most effective way to love life and make new discoveries about yourself and others. …

I wasn’t going to write this post. There are things that drive me crazy that I’ve learned not to weigh in on. Like political bumper stickers. Whyyyyyyy? You know you’re pissing off 50% of the other drivers on the road. And some of those people are road-rage-fueled maniacs. …

Jokes about mommy brain have been out there for as long as I can remember. It’s the idea that your babies have so depleted your reserves that you can’t think after pregnancy. But it’s not entirely true. You’re exhausted and stressed, and the learning curve can be dramatic. And why…

Where Does Coasting Fit in Your Career Life Cycle? — According to Indeed, the career life cycle categorizes your professional life into five stages: Exploration. Typical age range: 21–25. Establishment. Typical age range: 25–35 years old. Mid-career. Typical age range: 35–45 years old. Late-career. Typical age range: 45–55 years old. Decline. Typical age range: 55–65 years old. It’s a broad-brushed…

Last summer, we toured five countries and ten cities to celebrate our twin’s milestone transition from single to double digits. It took research, planning, financial commitment, and coordination with their school. Here’s why it was worth it. But first, let me back up a sec and share some of the…

This statement sums up everything there is to know about adulting: You need to save more money than you think. Everyone says it, and everyone agrees, but how do you actually do it? Traveling the world is expensive. But so is having kids. And education. And home ownership. And childcare. …