Before the dating app fatigue kicks in Dating app success Thousands of couples have found each other (and even had “Tinder babies”) since the app launched in 2012. Countless other dating apps followed for every imaginable dating niche. Unfortunately, for singles diligently searching for “the one”, many low-barrier-to-entry apps have become synonymous with…

How the successful make gains on their dreams each year You can set goals at any point, but I love the clean slate a new year gives us to map out changes we’d like to see and the dreams we’d love to unfold. A new year is like a fresh…

Festive season socializing is back again As December gets into full swing, in the Northern Hemisphere the urge to stay in and hibernate often grows stronger. At the same time, we navigate a deluge of work, friend and family gatherings. Three years since things were “normal”, socializing is back again. Here I’ll explore why to say…

5 practices for a modern magical day Summer Solstice: The Longest Day of the Year The summer solstice (or midsummer) is the “longest day”; or the one with the greatest time gap between sunrise and sunset. With the Earth’s axis tilting most closely to the sun. This occurs each year on June 20 or 21 in the Northern…

Reflect on last year and dream up this one in only 10 minutes. — 2022 is off to a fresh start. If you haven’t already, now could be a great time to: Reflect on last year; and Set your sights on the new year goals you really want to reach this year. If you’re up for it, you’ll only need 10 minutes. It’s quick…

When you’re looking to authentically attract a compatible partner — “It’s not where you are, but who you’re with…” — Dave Matthews This applies to many of life’s situations. On a first date, and early on in the dating process, however: where you go and what you do together displays subtle clues about you and your life. Just like how…

How I went from terrified squeaker to conference speaker. — I was the kind of kid who wanted to disappear (or feigned a sudden hiccough attack) every time my name was called to read out loud in English class. Even in my 20s at the finance firm where I started my career, I nearly fainted from nerves during a particularly…

We can build up our own self love. “You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection”. — Buddha, self-love quote Self-love is the best love We often hear self-help gurus like Deepak Chopra telling us you cannot truly love someone else until you love yourself. What if you…

Tips for straight men in current times. — “How do I approach a woman for a date these days?” I often hear the confusion some men feel around appropriately expressing their romantic interest in a woman. Asking someone out can seem even riskier today— especially if you haven’t checked in from a female perspective. Here are some personal…