Author Archives: msw blog
401(k) contributions
Should I pause my 401(k) contributions and divert the money to an emergency fund? If you don’t save for emergencies and a major financial shock occurs — and it will — you’ll probably rely on debt to bail yourself out. … Continue reading
Holding Space
On March 16, I shared a letter from “Mother of Three,” who lost her daughter five years ago and felt unsure about how to respond when people ask, “how many children do you have?” A number of readers wrote in … Continue reading
Inclusion: Recognizing Eid
I love the Op-Ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Washington is home to more than … Continue reading
Decadent
Eat something decadent. Without guilt. Without rushing. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging“, as I know … Continue reading
Tune In
Tune into your mental & physical health—even when it feels easier to push through. You might be used to ignoring your needs to take care of everything else first. If slowing down feels unfamiliar, that’s okay. But your body and mind … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 