by AnnSheybani | Feb 28, 2012 | adventure, choosing a mate, Cultural Issues, dating, divorce, expectations, husband, identity, Iran, love, marriage, match profile, Match.com, mistakes, Muslim, Self-Esteem
I used to think that women, like me, were guilty of being non-selective when it came to choosing a mate. That any warm body that paid us a little attention could end up walking us down the aisle. But lately I’ve been noticing that men–particularly young...
by AnnSheybani | Feb 1, 2012 | Gala Darling, identity, Self love
I love , love, love Gala Darling. Her site is all about radical self love. My favorite among her posts: 100 Ways You Can Start Loving Yourself Right Now. In it she says: Make lists of reasons why you love yourself… & write down (or keep mental lists) of the...
by AnnSheybani | Jan 21, 2012 | Authenticity, choosing a mate, Confidence, expectations, Faith, goals, growing up, husband, identity, Interview, marriage, parenting, reinvention, Self-Esteem, Starting Over, voice
To get your password for Bri’s interview, fill in your name and email in the box provided on the right. Bri Clark is a real example of redemption and renewal. Growing up penniless in the South, Bri became a master at street smarts. ...
by AnnSheybani | Jan 12, 2012 | identity, running
Let’s face it. There are approximately 7 perfect running days per year. The rest of the time, it sucks to some degree. To be a runner, y ou have to learn how to run in all kinds of weather. You must know how to dress if you are going to run outside. Remember: it’s...
by AnnSheybani | Jan 1, 2012 | identity, running
I often talk about the fact that running helped me regain my identity. It was the first thing I did, that I mastered, that depended solely on my will and tenacity. Running gave me a sense of accomplishment. At the start of the new year, you, too, may be looking to...
by AnnSheybani | Dec 21, 2011 | adventure, aging, Anne Batterson, Authenticity, Courage, goals, identity, Interview, life transitions, marriage, migration, reinvention, route finding, Second Adulthood, Self-Esteem, Starting Over, The Black Swan
Anne Batterson is a woman whose life has been filled with adventure. We’re talking commercial pilot, international skydiving champion, and a trekking guide in Nepal. But she hasn’t always been so sure of herself. At the age of 56, her children grown, her husband...
