Christine Mosich has a passion for self-improvement. It began after a near-death experience when she was 17 years old. Preparing for the worst, she received her last rites in an intensive care unit. After recovering from the terrifying brush with…

Nirupa Umapathy is a diligent designer who isn’t afraid to take risks. In 2017, she committed to a year of unstructured play and rapid prototyping after leaving her career in finance. She focused on finding joy through travel and letting…
Can you use the life design process to navigate your way through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic? Join DYL facilitator Susan Burnett and workshop alumni Lauren Jolda for a conversation on loss, physical isolation and creating connection.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many people to work remotely for the first time. When we work from home, we can feel pressured into answering emails constantly or working all hours of the day. Mental health suffers with an “always…

Think of a great invention. In most cases, all you see is the famous final product. You don’t see the trial and error that came before the success. But no good invention was perfected instantaneously. A designer used curiosity to…

Answering the question, “Why do you work?” is a crucial step in designing a well-lived life. What is a Workview? If you ask someone why they work, they’ll likely say that they have to. Work provides us with an income…

Reframing your thoughts on networking can propel you toward your personal and professional goals Most savvy life-designers know that networking is critical to their personal and professional success. But if everyone does it and expects you to do it, why…

Seven tips to bring mindfulness to your design practice By Andrea Ciafardini, Designing Your Life Workshop Instructor & Owner of Holistic Connections What is the difference between music and noise? Through music, we create sounds that are harmonious, while noise…