The happiest people are the most giving people

It's no longer an exaggeration to say that middle-class Americans are an endangered species.

The fastest way to break the cycle of perfectionism and become a fearless mother is to give up the idea of doing it perfectly - indeed to embrace uncertainty and imperfection.

I've always been progressive on social issues: pro-choice, pro-gun control, and pro-gay rights - even when I was a Republican. The big difference is that I once believed the private sector would address America's social problems. But then I saw firsthand that this wasn't going to happen.

Today we often use deadlines—real and imaginary—to imprison ourselves.

Before checking that last email before you go to bed, say to yourself, No, I am important. This is important. My body is more important.

I think especially as women we nned to recognize that feeling pressure is completely selfimposed.