Hearing Out Life Drama  Blog

Every year, I choose a word to guide me—a single word to set the tone for the months ahead. In January, many people talk about their word of the year with enthusiasm, but as the year goes on, that focus often fades. The power of the word isn’t in cho...

Jennifer has five kids, and she struggles—every single day—to get them out the door on time. “Get your shoes on! It’s time to go! Hurry, we’re late!” she yells, her voice rising with frustration.

Inevitably, she arrives 30 minutes late to wherever s...

There’s a universal experience that every parent knows all too well. Whether it’s "Mom! Mom! Mom!" or "Dad! Dad! Dad!"—the urgency in that repeated call can feel relentless. It doesn’t matter if you’re in the middle of a conversation, cooking dinner,...

Small moments of kindness have a way of creating ripples, reaching further than we often imagine. Whether it’s a stranger letting you merge in traffic, a barista remembering your name, or a friend sending a thoughtful text, these small gestures can s...

Understanding Social Isolation

For many years, my friends and I have joked that “all our friends live in a box.” That box, of course, was the computer. In the early days of the internet, finding meaningful friendships online felt strange to those wh...

Work-life balance is one of those topics that’s been written about endlessly. Most of the advice is practical—set boundaries, manage your time wisely, unplug after work. And while those tips are useful, they often overlook the deeper mindset that tru...