Here we are, I'm closing out my first week of my 30s and I'm feeling good about what lies ahead. Over the past year, I've been working to define success for myself, direct my life purpose and achieve some big goals. I'm excited about the work I've been doing and am ready to take this … Continue reading Setting Intentions for my 30s
See Jess Run
Hi Friends, As most of you know, I am running the NYC Marathon on November 6. A long time goal of mine, I am extremely excited to be crossing this item off my bucket list! Since signing up for the NYC Marathon, I have received so much support, words of strength, love and an outpouring of donations … Continue reading See Jess Run
NYC Marathon + Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
I'm running the New York City TCS Marathon on November 6th with Team-In-Training (TNT). As a member of the team-in-training crew, I'm working to raise $2,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). This charity is especially important to me as my Grandpa Stan Dudley passed away from leukemia in 2012. Grandpa Stan had a … Continue reading NYC Marathon + Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Why I Support the International Rescue Committee
Back in November, I made my first donation to the International Rescue Committee. I was moved by the images of the Syrian people I see floating to shore in Europe. The journey is tough and the loss these families are facing is so grave and so far from over. Women and girls are the most vulnerable, … Continue reading Why I Support the International Rescue Committee
Mindfulness Takes Practice
Recently a friend came to me and asked if I could guide them in learning some mindfulness and meditation practices. I was caught off guard because I feel like I need a meditation teacher. I'm always jumping through thoughts and very excitable. But my friend knows that I try to meditate, even for just one minute, … Continue reading Mindfulness Takes Practice
Searching for Purpose, Part 2: StrengthsFinder 2.0
I've alluded to doing some soul-searching over the past year or so. I try to live intentionally, so purpose comes up a lot for me when I think about anything, but especially my career. I started out trying to decide what would be best for me, what I should study for graduate school and how … Continue reading Searching for Purpose, Part 2: StrengthsFinder 2.0
Searching for Purpose, Part 1: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
I've alluded to doing some soul-searching over the past year or so. I try to live intentionally, so purpose comes up a lot for me when I think about anything, but especially my career. I started out trying to decide what would be best for me, what I should study for graduate school and how … Continue reading Searching for Purpose, Part 1: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Searching for Purpose Series
I’ve alluded to doing some soul-searching over the past year or so. I try to live intentionally, so purpose comes up a lot for me when I think about anything, but especially my career. I started out trying to decide what would be best for me, what I should study for graduate school and how … Continue reading Searching for Purpose Series
2015 Year-End Reflection
The year 2015 was a bit of a whirlwind with a lot of change and accomplishments. Looking over my list of resolutions from January, I feel really impressed with the success of the year. Nutrition Starting the year with the Whole Life Challenge was a great way to get my neutron habits in check. I got JZ … Continue reading 2015 Year-End Reflection
The Early Bird
For many years of my life, I considered myself a morning person. Mostly because I am most certainly not a night owl. As a high school student I would nap after school and fall asleep by 10pm. I was the first one tuckered out at my own sleepover parties. And I've always been a heavy … Continue reading The Early Bird
