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Why Can’t I Just Figure it All Out?
“I just need to figure out what I want to do.” “I just don’t understand what they meant by that.” “I don’t know what I feel!” “I need...
Carrie Helmers
Feb 11, 20203 min read


The #1 Rule for a Productive & Fulfilling Day
Have you ever felt as if you were a hamster on a wheel, running through your days doing a lot of things but never really accomplishing...
Carrie Helmers
Sep 16, 20193 min read


Life Lie #5: “When I Find the Perfect Job I’ll Have Purpose & Meaning in my Life.”
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” That’s a question we often ask young children, perhaps hoping for insight on their hopes and...
Carrie Helmers
Mar 25, 20195 min read


The weird & embarrassing fantasy I had as a little girl
I’m going to open up and tell you all something I’ve never told anyone before. I’ve never told anyone because I’m guessing it’s a little...
Carrie Helmers
Feb 1, 20196 min read


How I'm Diving Into Summer (Kid-Induced Chaos Included)
There are 7 ½ school days left until summer. Normally, at this time of year, I’m a bit of a mess. I’m a stay-at-home mom to two young...
Carrie Helmers
May 15, 20185 min read


I Have Enough! I Can Be Happy!
When will you have enough to be happy? What is the dollar amount in your wallet that will make you feel fulfilled? What status do you...
Carrie Helmers
Apr 9, 20184 min read


Get an Extra Hour Each Day
What would you do if you had an extra hour each day to spend however you wanted? Last week, our family was gathered around the kitchen...
Carrie Helmers
Jan 18, 20183 min read


Want to Change the World? Be a Monkey
Do you ever wonder if you can make a difference in the world? Truly, really make a difference? I do. I wonder this all the time. I...
Carrie Helmers
Dec 11, 20175 min read


Why You Should Always Eat the Last Slice of Pizza
I’m a good person. At least, I sure try to be. I admire my parents’ never-ending generosity, patience, kindness and love, and I try to...
Carrie Helmers
Oct 26, 20175 min read


1 Rule for the Most Productive Calendar Ever
I have a new rule for time management in 2016, and it’s a rule I plan to follow for the foreseeable future (or maybe even forever). This...
Carrie Helmers
Dec 30, 20154 min read


Four Steps Ahead
I’m a planner. I’m a planner by nature, by necessity and even by profession, having planned and executed several fundraisers and events...
Carrie Helmers
Dec 14, 20154 min read


Keep It On the Field
Our society loves sports, and so do I. We love rallying behind our chosen team in solidarity against a common enemy. It can bridge great...
Carrie Helmers
Dec 8, 20153 min read


Who Deserves a Splurge?
“Go Ahead – Buy it! You Deserve it!” When is a splurge worth it? And when is a splurge just an unnecessary extravagance? I’m writing this...
Carrie Helmers
Dec 5, 20154 min read


The Science of "Good Enough"
Let’s talk science. Neuroscience, in fact. Turns out that settling for a good enough decision instead of waiting to make a perfect...
Carrie Helmers
Oct 11, 20153 min read
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