Author: Tina Fey

I've ridden the rails, gone off track and lost my train of thought. I'm writing to try and find it again. Hope you enjoy the journey with me.
Relationships & Personal Growth

8 signs you’re drawn to emotionally unavailable people because you believe if you love them enough, they’ll change

Have you ever found yourself going the extra mile for someone who seems incapable—or unwilling—to meet you halfway emotionally?

You’re not alone.

Many of us hold on to a secret hope that if we just love harder, if we just do more, the other person will finally open up. It’s a belief rooted in wishful …

Brand Identity & Self-Discovery

People who stay close to their children as they grow older almost always avoid these 8 mistakes

I remember once sitting with a client in my counseling practice—let’s call her Linda—who was deeply distraught because her adult son no longer returned her calls.

She felt heartbroken and blindsided. As we unraveled the story, it turned out she had unknowingly been making some well-intentioned but misguided moves that had pushed him away.

It …

Lifestyle & Habit BuildingRelationships & Personal Growth

People who feel truly confident in their skin as they age never do these 8 things

If you’ve ever looked at someone older and thought, “Wow, they just radiate confidence,” you’re definitely not alone. I’ve had that thought multiple times, especially during my yoga classes or while traveling.

It’s incredibly inspiring to see how comfortable some people are with themselves, even as they face new wrinkles or physical changes.

And if …

Communication & NetworkingNetworkingRelationships & Personal Growth

7 lessons from “How To Win Friends And Influence People” that have made me a classier and more refined communicator

I remember the first time I picked up Dale Carnegie’s classic. I was fresh out of a particularly unproductive argument with someone I cared about, and I felt awful. How to Win Friends and Influence People was exactly the lifeline I needed. 

Over the years, I’ve revisited it time and again, and each read offers …

Confidence & AppearanceRelationships & Personal Growth

If you’re tired of feeling overlooked at work, say hello to these 7 strategies to boost your professional presence

Have you ever left a meeting feeling like your ideas were overlooked—or worse, never heard at all? 

Well, you’re not alone. In my work as a relationship counselor, I’ve seen countless individuals struggling to stand out in a sea of co-workers. 

And let’s face it: being consistently overshadowed can be downright frustrating.

But here’s the …

Confidence & AppearanceRelationships & Personal Growth

If you want to be more admired as you age, say goodbye to these 7 self-sabotaging social habits

You’ve probably noticed certain people becoming more magnetic with age and wondered, How do they do it?

They walk into a room and effortlessly command attention—not because they’re loud or flashy, but because they’ve cultivated a presence that draws others in.

As a relationship counselor, I’ve worked with many people who long for this kind …

DatingRelationships & Personal Growth

If a woman has strong feelings for you without saying it, she’ll always display these 7 subtle behaviors

When a woman has strong feelings for someone, she often won’t come right out and say it—especially if she’s unsure about how you feel or fears making the first move.

Instead, her emotions tend to show up in subtle, sometimes unexpected ways. In my experience, these cues aren’t random; they’re part of the way we …