L O V E WITH PAUL C. BRUNSON
Hailed by Oprah Winfrey as “much more than a matchmaker,” you are recognized internationally as www.ashleyrankin.com
one of the best in the matchmaking industry. Although you’re skilled in pairing couples based on compatibility and values, you place a strong emphasis on self love and self improvement. An example of this can be found in your post 30 Steps to a Better You (http://preview.tinyurl.com/q8k57dm). In your opinion, why does true love with another require a pre-requisite of self love?
"My reason for self love? It's very simple. You can't love anyone more than your willingness to love yourself."
C A R E E R WITH ASHLEY STAHL
Whether millennials work within their degree fields or outside it, many find themselves unfulfilled and www.ashleyrankin.com
underpaid. Financial obligations and the frustration of the job search leave many feeling stuck. For discouraged millennials unsure of how to improve their work lives: What insight can you provide to millennials on gaining clarity before jumping knee-deep into another career search? (What homework or "self work" should be done in advance?) Clarity comes from engagement, not thought. Have you taken the time to engage in whatever you're curious about to see if any clarity comes from it? Engagement could be as simple as reading a book or networking; it could be as complex as taking a new job and seeing how you feel in it. Too many people believe they can think their way into clarity... They want that breakthrough without doing anything to get it. The truth? In order to get places you haven't been, you need to do things you've never done. Engage- be bold, and ask yourself: what can I do from where I am now with what I have now to get closer to my goal of clarity? Write down everything that comes to mind -- and pick ones that feel exciting.
W E L L N E S S WITH THE MINIMALISTS Many people believe that minimalism is based in sacrifice and insufficiency, but in reality releasing burdening possessions gives people new life, as you both www.ashleyrankin.com
regularly attest to. or people new to the concept of minimalism, or for those seeking guides to less stuff for simpler and better lives, what resource would you point them to? Not to toot our own horn, but we point folks new to minimalism to our website: www.theminimalists.com. Once they're there, we believe our essay "Start Here" is a great place to begin. For those beginning their journey into minimalism, it provides a great overview of the philosophy, concepts, and best practices of minimalism. We also suggest they sign up to join one of our free Local Meetup Groups at Minimalist.org: they'll find a host of like-minded folks who meet monthly to share best practices and encourage one another to work through their challenges. And for those folks looking for a step-by-step process, we recommend our book Minimalism: Live a Meaningful Life (we just released an updated second edition!). We also recommend the sites of Joshua Becker and Leo Babauta for the family perspective, and Courtney Carver and Tammy Strobel for the female perspective.
H E A L T H WITH DR. You’re a Psy.D with a blog focused on mental health and fashion (awesome combo), so you’re definitely qualified to provide advice on wellness. Regarding relationships, www.ashleyrankin.com
the company we keep can determine if we fail or fly. Your post on Sideeye Friends (http://tinyurl.com/phdat7x ) resonated with me. In high school, I had a friend who represented an unpleasant blend of your Doubtful Dana and Quiet Queela. She was negative, judgmental and unsupportive. Needless to say, I had to drop her like a hot rock. With the New Year around the corner, what advice would you give to someone looking for a fresh start looking to part ways with toxic individuals? What are the first steps in removing toxic individuals from your life?
H A P P I N E S S WITH MOM “To know a mother is to know love.� -Ashley Rankin Mom, you are patient and kind. You and dad have www.ashleyrankin.com
provided me with a love that has shaped me into a confident, self-assured and compassionate young lady. You radiate an authentic joy and authenticity. Your impact in this world is transformative. What quote, scripture or piece of advice can you give me readers, particularly ones who feel troubled, discouraged?