Melissa Boles

LATEST ARTICLES ( 64 )

• the Things I’d Like to Say to You

  Before I really begin this, I’d like to say thank you for sticking with me. It has been a whirlwind summer since I last posted here, but I’m ready to be back,... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• to Simplify

  I have a long term love affair with busy.I tend to work best when backed up against a deadline, often writing several pages of a paper or putting the final... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• i Want to Write a Thousand Books

  .Books about women in STEM, doing things my brain isn’t capable of doing. (Have you met the Scirens? They’re my new favorite.)Books about men and women in... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• When It’s Time to Step Back

  

  I started this blog over 3 years ago, during my final semester of college. It has grown a lot since then, in more ways than one, and it has been a really great... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• It’s Time to Show Up.

  

  I’m terrible at showing up. Not physically, mind you. I’m here, after all. But mentally. Emotionally. Not all the time; I try to be a present person, but I’m... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• Inspiring Woman: Megan Schartner

  

  On Tuesday, I shared with you an inspiring woman named Megan. Today you’ll hear from her nominator, Julie Ryan. If you missed Megan’s post, check it out HERE. Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• Foggy Frog and the Pain Gang: My Way of Making the Invisible Visible

  

  My original intent had been to launch Inspiring Women in April, but when I got the nomination for the woman you’ll read about below, I knew I had to launch... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• It’s the Way a Bouquet of Multi-colored Roses Reminds You of Home

  

  When you’re a kid, everything is magical. The way a frog croaks or what a splash of water feels like or how dolls seem to come to life in your hands. Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• Inspiring Women

  

  Over the past several months, I have discovered more and more women who are doing amazing things with their lives. These women are strong, they are powerful, an... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• Paying for College

  

  I wasn’t able to make a video today, but I wanted to give you the same information that I would have if I’d had the chance to make the video. If you have any... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• You Won’t Be Sad Forever

  

  Dear You, That’s right, you. Over there. Yeah, the one huddled under the pile of blankets, your pink toes peeking out from beneath the flannel. Oh, and you, in... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• #marchmagic

  

  February has been a rough month for me (and for some others that I know), so I’ve decided to really embrace the magic of life this March. Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• Switching Careers

  

  Welcome to Question Thursday! Today I’m answering a question I got from Molly and Katie, who both wanted to know where to start when thinking about switching... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• Fresh Starts, Blank Slates, and Dreams.

  

  When I asked Twitter what being a twenty-something meant to them, Hannah responded with something I wasn’t expecting. “I don’t turn 20 until October, but to me... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• Dealing with Homesickness, Depression, and Loneliness.

  Welcome to Question Thursday! We’re talking about dealing with homesickness, depression, and loneliness today, because it’s something I’m dealing with and I kno... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• My Body is Beautiful and So is Yours.

  Let’s just be honest for a minute. I’m heavy. Overweight. I shop in the plus size section, my stomach protrudes, and I haven’t seen a “thigh gap” since I don’t... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• 3 Things College Students Should Take Advantage of in College

  Welcome to the first question Thursday! Thanks to Katie for supplying the first question, and if you’ve got one, make sure to leave it in the comments of this... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• What Esther Taught Me

  

  There is a thing people forget about depression. If you go to a doctor there is medication you can take. And if you go to a therapist you can talk about it and... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• When Things Are Changing + i Need Your Help

  Good Morning and Happy Thursday, friends! There are going to be some things changing on the blog, and I wanted to let you know what is coming, as well as ask yo... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY

• i Want to See You Be Brave

  

  I took a break from blogging this holiday season, sort of inadvertently and without notice. It’s been a long month, and I’m working on a lot of things at the... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2014 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE, PSYCHOLOGY