Now is Everything

Helping readers overcome obstacles and achieve great things by turning knowledge into action and action into change.

Carolyn Rubenstein is the author of Perseverance, a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. student at Harvard, and the Founder/President of a non-profit organization for young adult cancer survivors. See full bio

November 10, 2009

Designing a Life You Love

While designing a life you love sounds incredible, doing so may not seem very practical. That certainly would have been my reaction before I embarked on my journey of self-growth through authenticity. Stated otherwise, I am learning to live a life that is aligned with my values. Read More

October 29, 2009

Are your friends really there for you?

When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving much advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a gentle and tender hand. Read More

September 8, 2009

How to Awaken Your Inner Child

August 26, 2009

"I Have Lived a Blessed Time" - Senator Ted Kennedy

Senator Ted Kennedy has passed away after battling a horrific form of brain cancer. I just heard this announcement minutes ago as I was shutting down my computer to go to sleep. And I knew I had to write something. Read More

August 19, 2009

Why Not You? Why Not Now?

“True forgiveness, true healing, and true freedom are all about seeing that the past isn’t here anymore. Now really is a new beginning.”

- Robert Holden, Ph.D.

My motto for life: “Now is Everything.” Read More

August 11, 2009

To Smile or Not To Smile?

After writing that question, I noticed that I was smiling—and it's that awareness that makes me sparkle. It reminds me that I am indeed living in the moment. To me, nothing else matters, well, except for writing this post, of course.

So, To Smile or Not To Smile?
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August 3, 2009

Recession-Proof Your Mind

When you hear the word "economy," your initial thoughts are probably not overwhelmingly positive. Certainly, the current economic situation is neither ideal nor trivial. Yet when faced with grim circumstances or an unexpected detour, we are given an incredibly rare opportunity to view our lives from a unique perspective. This perspective filters the extraneous components that can often cloud our vision. From there, we can obtain greater clarity about our authentic selves and what we truly value. Read More

July 20, 2009

10 Techniques to Successfully Overcome Procrastination

I am an information addict. My nemesis: blogs full of productivity systems that claim to make you do more today than ever before. Read More

July 14, 2009

How to Take Action on a Daunting Project

As children, projects were usually fun, creative activities that allowed us to explore ourselves and the world around us. As adults, our projects become a bit more complex-and often downright frightening. Read More

July 6, 2009