Articles – Page 3 – Boldly-Forward

Wellness

July 13, 2023

Life lessons in a hammock

Taking a break to rest with little access to technology and to-do lists was the radical act of self care, rejuvenation and leadership I didn’t..

Self

June 15, 2023

Dreading Summer a Little Bit

It feels odd to admit this – for summer feels like one of those universally adored topics like bubble gum or Santa Claus- but only..

Try It

May 12, 2023

Try it: the evidence journal prompt

I plopped down on her grey loveseat and began settling in the space. The intimate couch the heart of her tiny reiki studio. The decor..

Wellness

April 12, 2023

Getting good at endings

There are moments in life that test us. They test our commitment to living authentically; our internal capacity for change; and our desire to choose..

Essay

March 10, 2023

Walking with vulnerability

“Just call her,” my friend urges me. It is days before Christmas and an upcoming ski trip. The events being back-to-back intensifies what is already..

Self

February 10, 2023

Seeing ourselves as more than our jobs

Who are you? Have you ever been asked this question? In many ways, we are asked a version of this wherever we go. It can..

Wellness

January 1, 2023

Three Approaches to Gratitude in the New Year

What goals, initiatives or themes do you want to embody and embrace this year? Like you, I have been spending my time reflecting on this..

Wellness

December 8, 2022

Writer’s block with a side of self doubt

When in a moment of doubt, some words of encouragement from a trusted advisor showed Shibani directly the importance of trusted support in our lives..

Books and More

November 22, 2022

What Shibani’s Reading: The Upgrade by Dr. Louann Brizendine

I have been obsessively reading about exercise, nutrition and hormones recently. I have been into the work of Dr. Mindy Pelz, who has written a..

Wellness

October 26, 2022

Trading in Discipline for Devotion

It is true that dedication, perseverance and focus are needed to reach a goal, especially the hardest ones. But some days the path of excellence..

Wellness

September 30, 2022

My Blonde-ish Ambitions

I didn’t know what to say when I swiveled around to my reflection in the mirror. Two hours earlier, I had walked into the Bay..

Wellness

August 26, 2022

Inside A Moment Of Freedom

Who holds that freedom for which we yearn? For as long as I can remember, I have been in search of that feeling of..

Wellness

June 29, 2022

The Weight of Womanhood

It may have been the first time I had ever typed these words. Certainly, not the first time in feeling them. But, my thumbs had..

Wellness

May 28, 2022

At What Temple Do You Worship?

What thoughts and experiences are you looping through your head everyday? A recent conversation illuminated that it is these pervasive thoughts – most away from..

Wellness

April 28, 2022

Cutting ourselves some slack

I read a terrific post by Ellevest CEO, Sallie Krawcheck, on LinkedIn recently. In it, she rejects the impossibility of achieving work-life balance as a..