A few days ago, my husband and I got into a heated argument. Like any normal couple, we fought from time to time, but this time was different. Long story short, it was related to my in-laws and my disagreement with their expectations of my husband and I. The fight lasted for three days, during ... Read more
As many as half of the marriages end up in divorce. That’s a very high percentage of relationships that don’t make it. However, if you already went through a divorce, you have an even higher likelihood of failing in your second and third relationships. The odds are really against you. For instance, more than 6 ... Read more
Hitting rock bottom was the beginning of my beautiful new life. Unfortunately, I didn’t see it that way at the time. June 7, 2008, I should have been getting ready to go on vacation to Hawaii, but instead, I was lying face-down on my bed, crying. Why? Twenty minutes earlier, my husband of seven years ... Read more
In the eyes of the most professors and leaders, defending your opinion equals being defensive. I hated this about the educational system. Even if a professor was wrong, there was hardly a way to speak your mind without being perceived as a defensive and rude person. That was before I learned how to handle my ... Read more
I love reading and being alone. To me, it’s the best combination to capture new knowledge and explore new ideas to share with others to uplift each other life. The relationship was one of the toughest life topics for me. It took me years to understand and apply what I learned from readings and valuable ... Read more
My husband and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. No, we’re not boring. We’re smart. If this sounds conceited, puzzle me this: how come Valentine’s Day is a global enterprise that earns around $30 billion every year in America alone, but still manages to leave our girlfriends inconsolably sad and disappointed in their significant others? Yesterday, ... Read more
Growing up, I didn’t have a good relationship with my mom and as a result, I was often overlooked. Though I felt lost and confused most of the time, I never chose to feel bad for myself and was very determined to find ways to shape my mind and raise my confidence. Kids’ minds are ... Read more
The biggest truths about life are often told in the tiniest moments. We grow up, and we call them life lessons for kids. But, aren’t those simple words of wisdom lessons for all? Passed along from elders to beginners. They make up a treasure trove of cautionary tales and casual pieces of advice. These are ... Read more
My main intention when creating Pinch of Attitude was to share my deeply personal, uplifting and emotional life lessons. I wanted to not only help end suffering for anyone who experiences pain and hostility that hold them back from living their lives purposely and meaningfully but to also shut off all the irrelevant noises so ... Read more
I strongly believe that in order to realize your full potential and to live life meaningfully and purposely, you must be a learner to grow your knowledge bank. But first and foremost, you must seek great mentors who will share life’s greatest lessons that you can utilize as a roadmap to your own success and ... Read more
