Posts by Cynthia Kane
On How Multitasking Stifles Our Well-Being
Multitasking — in all aspects of our lives — means we’re likely doing more for other people than we are for ourselves. And as if that isn’t a red flag on its own, here are some reasons why multi-tasking does more harm than good.
Read MoreLetting Go of Baggage
Have you ever been so angry at a situation that you felt at a complete loss to take action? If you find yourself in this or a similar situation, here is what this author’s learned about how to let go.
Read More5 Benefits of Sharing
I was twenty-nine when a boyfriend told me it was strange that I didn’t share my food when we went out. At the time, I thought, “Why would I want to share my food? I ordered it so I could enjoy it.” My philosophy? What was mine was mine, and yours was yours. Thinking about it, though, I realized that I kept more than just my peas and carrots to myself.
Read MoreTo Keep Ourselves from Drowning in Emotion
To others, it was strange that as a young kid, I would often sit for hours with only the thoughts in my head. Over time, I saw how easy it was to become consumed by my thoughts and feelings, letting them take over. A lot of the back and forth wasn’t so nice, and I could get mad at myself for almost anything. So what I want to address is how NOT to get stuck in uneasy emotions.
Read MoreSeeing Other Women As Allies, Rather Than Enemies: A How-To
When this woman looked at other women’s accomplishments, she felt worse about herself and criticizing them was her defense mechanism. Here’s why, and how, we can support rather than lament the success of other women.
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