by AnnSheybani | May 12, 2014 | Alcoholic rules, Anne Lamott, Authenticity, connection, Courage, criticism, Cultural Issues, culture shock, dealing with criticism, grace, Honesty, identity, Iran, mistakes, Motivation, risk, Self-acceptance, sex, voice, vulnerability, Writing
This week I was asked an interview question that really got me thinking: “Much of your writing is deeply personal and provocative; some of it seems almost intended to shock. Is there a cost for being so forthright?” A lot of us who choose to write memoir or personal...
by AnnSheybani | Jan 13, 2014 | Gala Darling, identity, Life, Self love, Self-acceptance
This week, I found myself talking to some amazing women who had no clue that they’re amazing. When I asked them what they liked about themselves, or what they’re good at, they had a helluva time coming up with an answer. Pretty normal for folks who have...
by AnnSheybani | Jan 6, 2014 | Confidence, Life, Self-acceptance, The Awakening
I have this message hanging over my desk. I’m not sure who wrote it. I keep it there because there are those days that I really need the reminder. The more I look at it, the more I think it’s something I should share again. Think of it as my little gift to you....
