In recent years, the global health community has been concerned about the rising Loneliness Epidemic. Global health service company Cigna released a research study in January of 2020 revealing that 61% of Americans are lonely. And that was before the COVID-19 pandemic totally disrupted the world, isolating millions of Americans. Over the past year, life…
Continue reading ➞ Hope for the Lonely in the Best and Worst of Times
A new beginning, a clean slate, and endless possibilities — who doesn’t love the fresh start of a New Year? While not everyone chooses to make New Year’s resolution goals, research shows that in 2021, 74% of Americans intend to do so. If you’re like many Enneagram Type 3s, you started writing your New Year’s…
Continue reading ➞ How to Make & Keep New Year’s Resolution Goals, by an Enneagram 3
You’ve been staring at your screen for twenty minutes. You’ve successfully procrastinated for as long as possible: you’re at inbox zero, Instagram has informed you that you are caught up on all posts from the last three months, and you even organized the icons on your desktop. But it’s time to face reality — those words…
If you know me, you’ve probably heard me talk about how great the Enneagram is. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the Enneagram, it’s a personality type classification system with 9 different types. A quick disclaimer – the reason I find the Enneagram useful is it helps me understand myself. It is not an…
Continue reading ➞ The Life of an Enneagram Type 3: Success, Failure, and Imposter Syndrome
If you’re at all familiar with North Beach, you’ll probably understand why it’s my favorite place in SF. It’s an incredible neighborhood with a rich Italian heritage (and excellent coffee and food). But what makes North Beach truly unique is the energy. If you’re in search of a fun afternoon or evening, here are some…
This weekend, I jetted down to Southern California for a quick family trip. Traveling is always a little crazy, but sometimes, getting away helps me slow down a bit. On Saturday, I did something I haven’t done for a while – I stopped and listened to the voices in my head. I don’t know where…
Did you know that loneliness can kill you? Actually, it’s even more dangerous to your health than obesity – loneliness has the same impact on mortality as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Maybe think about that the next time you want to skip out on plans with friends to stay home with your couch and…
“I work remotely.” Three magic words that can make someone you just met totally envious of your life. If you work remotely, you know it’s pretty incredible. But you also know the pros and cons, and that most people don’t have the full story. Here are 5 myths people believe: Myth #1: You work in…
Hi there! My name is Haley Holmlund – I’m a 23-year-old creative professional... who sometimes feels unprofessional. While working life is incredible, sometimes I wonder if I’m the only one who feels like nothing can really prepare you for life in your 20s?? It’s as if you walk across that stage, grab that diploma, and…
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