by AnnSheybani | Oct 1, 2016 | Life, Reading
This is guest post by Tara Whitney. I’m really honored to have her as a writing client. I think this piece is beautiful, and vulnerable, and allows you, her reader, to instantly see why you might want her help to free yourself from emotional eating. She has...
by AnnSheybani | Sep 18, 2016 | Life, Reading
So, Walt and I caught a flight to Boston on Friday from Cork, Ireland. We were on a quick mission: to witness one of our sons get married. The wedding was the perfect anti-wedding, sans fancy attire, rented ballroom, DJ, team of photographers, and towering cake. ...
by AnnSheybani | Aug 31, 2016 | Life
Say what you will about social media, it’s a wonderful way to crowd source ideas. I’ve gotten some of the best book recommendations, tips, and advice after someone has posed a question on Facebook and elicited responses. I posted the following...
by AnnSheybani | Aug 29, 2016 | Life, Reading
When I was younger, I used to look to others, mostly men, to rescue me. I was convinced that, if left to my own devices, I would make some horrible mistake and screw up my life permanently. I had no idea who I was, what I wanted or needed, or how I felt about much of...
by AnnSheybani | Aug 5, 2016 | Life
Here’s the thing. The more you put yourself out there–on the stage or on the page–the more criticism you will draw. It’s just the way the world works. As Dale Carnegie used to say, “No one kicks a dead dog.” I had to learn how to...