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

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

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

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

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

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