bestself

This one simple practice will transform the rest of your life

April 28, 2023 by alyson

At 41 years old, I was at the height of my career with a plan to be promoted. I was also burned-out, […]

April 21, 2023 by alyson

Wife. Mother. Executive. At 41, these 3 titles filled me with purpose and importance. I felt like an accomplished woman, juggling it […]

April 14, 2023 by alyson

At 31 years old, my boss told me I was “too slow.” I was in a new job with a steep learning […]

March 31, 2023 by alyson

I come from a long line of hard-working women. My working-class roots served me well as the first in my immediate family […]

March 4, 2023 by alyson

At 39, I thought a joy-filled life was this: I worked hard to achieve it. I hustled tirelessly to uphold it. At […]

February 24, 2023 by alyson

Talking myself out of a rut used to be easy. I would remind myself I had: But, 8 years ago, when I […]