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Forbes Names PickTheBrain on ‘Top 100’ List! So Psyched!

I am beyond thrilled to share that Forbes Magazine has named PickTheBrain on their prestigious, ‘Top 100 Sites For Women, 2013’ list! It goes without saying that this is a tremendous honor. Continue reading

The Importance Of ‘Sexuality Awareness’ For Self Improvement

Your personal growth is highly dependent on your ‘sexuality awareness’. Continue reading

3 Ways to Rebuild Your Life When You’ve Hit Rock Bottom

It took me more than a year to piece this together, but I found 3 things that successfully flipped the coin for me – three things that saved me. Continue reading

Why Checking In With Yourself Is So Important

How truly connected do you feel to yourself and those around you? If, like me, you love social media, your first instinct will no doubt be: I’m very well connected, thank you very much, I’ve got tons of Facebook friends and thousands of Twitter followers. Continue reading

6 Simple Tips to Be More Mindful in Everyday Life

Thankfully, you don’t need to spend hours a day sitting in a Buddhist monastery to achieve the benefits of meditation. Rather, you can use everyday experiences as opportunities to practice being mindful and connected to the present moment. Continue reading

6 Signs That You Have Developed A Good Habit

How do you know when a good behavior has become a good habit? These six signs can help you distinguish between a promising behavior and a bona fide habit. Continue reading