by Mary DeRosa | Jan 24, 2017 | Creativity, Encouragement, Perseverance, Resistance, Self Love
In this age of people sharing everything from their lunchtime burger to their family vacations on social media, it would seem that none of us have a problem being seen. But being looked at isn’t the same as being truly seen. It’s not a big risk to share a meme or join...
by Mary DeRosa | Oct 21, 2016 | Books, eBook, Encouragement, Perseverance, Procrastination, Resistance
We all fall in different places on the scale of competitiveness. Some are completely passive when it comes to keeping up with those around them. Others will knock their brains out trying to one-up anyone over things ranging from the obvious (career and monetary...
by Mary DeRosa | Sep 22, 2016 | Encouragement, Giving, Gratitude, Writing
When I left my last corporate job almost six years ago, I thought I had the trajectory of my writing career all figured out. I had dreamed of making films since college, so that was first on the list (to date, I’ve been fortunate to have written and produced two:...
by Mary DeRosa | Jul 22, 2016 | Encouragement, Resistance, Self Love
Okay, so I am one of those weirdos that actually likes grocery shopping. I find it oddly therapeutic, and the people watching opportunities can’t be beat. So, one day this week after loading up my cart with an inordinate amount of healthy stuff, I decided the scales...
by Mary DeRosa | Jul 12, 2016 | Creativity, Encouragement, Resistance
I still remember the day that I gave notice at my last corporate job. I was nervous, shaky and borderline nauseous. Yet I was also elated to be starting a new (and definitely comfort zone busting) stage of my life. When I explained my situation to my boss, she was...
by Mary DeRosa | Jun 30, 2016 | Books, Creativity, Encouragement, Perseverance, Resistance
“That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.” Normally, that phrase is said with irony after some outlandish statement. (“This cake contains anti-oxidant laden dark chocolate, plus protein rich milk and eggs. Therefore, it makes perfect sense for me to be shoveling it...
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