LaRissa ParasJun 26, 20213 minA Traveling MindsetGuess what? I'm writing a book! It's all about growing into your best self, taking care of your brain, setting boundaries and being...
LaRissa ParasJan 17, 20213 minTake A Break from Social MediaI glance at the kitchen clock. Forty minutes just screamed by in what felt like seconds. How was it possible that I just lost almost an...
LaRissa ParasDec 7, 20205 minFinding Common GroundYou might have noticed that I have been cutting down on blogging... I'm still writing, but I'm working on a BOOK. Here's a taste of that....
LaRissa ParasJul 30, 20203 minWhat I Would Tell My Younger SelfLet's start with this Then & Now photo... On the left is a photo of me taken at my high school graduation in 1995. I was just a few days...
LaRissa // LP InspireApr 11, 20201 minHow To Do School From HomeMany of us are working and schooling from home right now... and a month ago it wasn't on our agenda. Here are some tips for you as we go...
LaRissa, LP InspireFeb 18, 20203 minWhy is it hard to love me? A lesson in self compassionMindfulness is a big buzz word these days. And rightfully so, it's useful and there is a lot of science backing it up. So what does it...
LaRissa, LP InspireDec 2, 20193 minNavigating Media's Messages... Take 5 ActionsMedia images are everywhere we look... our phones, magazines, advertisements, television, and movies. Whether we are consciously thinking...
Jane Harbison, Dreaming Big For Little GirlsNov 11, 20194 minBenefits of JournalingJournaling has always been an integral part of the Lotus Project and Jane does a great job inspiring this habit. Enjoy! LP Why...
Jane Harbison, Dreaming Big For Little GirlsOct 23, 20195 minThe Urgency for Creativity & How To Be Creative in 5 StepsCreativity will solve our problems I love talking about creativity and I love being creative. In fact it is one of my top 5 character...
Jane Harbison, Dreaming Big For Little GirlsSep 13, 20193 min10 things that will make you feel confidentConfidence is something that can be acquired. A great place to start is on the inside. When that is sorted, the outside appearance will...
LaRissa, LP InspireJul 17, 20191 minBuilding Relationships & Creating BoundariesThis one isn't just about romantic relationships, but how we build them for the future and the importance of boundaries. Enjoy! Do you...
LaRissa, LP InspireJun 11, 20193 minEngaging with WHOLE HealthEveryone has a different “health story.” Many of our stories involve food, weight, skin, how we feel about our outsides, and how our...
LaRissa, LP InspireMay 24, 20191 minA Chat About (Inner) BeautyI want you to know how beautiful you are. And that it comes from WITHIN you. And the comparison monster sucks. Here's your pep talk...
LaRissa, LP InspireApr 8, 20192 minSisterhoodI posed this question once on my FB page: What does the "culture of sisterhood" mean to you? I had some beautiful answers and really...
Kalyani PardeshiMar 17, 20194 minHow to Rise by Turning Bullying on it's HeadThe world works in mysterious and magical ways. Kalyani and I crossed paths when we came together to help write the book Rise: In Search...
LaRissa, LP InspireFeb 1, 20192 minScarsThis post seems a little unpolished, imperfect. This was a pouring of my heart on a Sunday morning. It's written with love. LP I have...
Amy LardieJan 15, 20193 minHow do you motivate yourself?I have been lucky enough to call this incredible woman my friend for over ten years. I'm pleased to have her love and insight with us in...
LaRissa, LP InspireJan 1, 20192 minYou're a Value, Not a DiscountHow often do you step back and think about your value to our world? I really believe that we all have an import job to play in "our...
LaRissa, LP InspireDec 15, 20181 minGrand Gals & All About the LPI was given the opportunity to share with the world the Lotus Project last month. I was interviewed by local WGVU and I wanted to share...
LaRissa, LP InspireDec 1, 20181 minHoliday HelperI love and am stressed out by the holidays. Sometimes I get so overwhelmed I want to hide. There. I said it. I do love it more than I...