Rachel Hollis

Being a boss has been one of the greatest privileges and challenges of my life.

To qualify the term 'boss' by adding 'girl' or 'babe' or 'honey' or 'pink' or whatever other ridiculous, antiquated-gender role assignment the media thinks is cute this month, is, at the least, disrespectful and at the worst, damaging to the way young women view themselves and our fight for equality in the business world.

My husband is a high-level executive at one of the largest media companies on the planet. He leads a worldwide team of more people than I can keep track of. He worked his way up from an assistant with drive and determination.

The second you get set in your ways is the second a newer, fresher, more innovative company is going to come in and take your market share.

For years, I've admired wrist tattoos, but I was always afraid that they would hurt - I'm kind of a weenie about pain. In fact, it's why I wear so many bracelets on my left wrist. The bracelets represented the words or phrases I'd want to get tattooed but didn't have the courage to.

There's no better way to treat your Valentine then with a delicious meal.

We all know you can't have a Fourth of July barbecue without the fixings that go with it.

Summer at the Hollis household is all about us getting together and enjoying the pool, and Fourth of July is probably one of my favorite holidays to do just that.

Every single part of our persona, no matter how long we've rocked it, is a choice we make every day.

Like most women, I work too hard, spend too many hours hunched over a computer, and not enough time taking care of myself.

'The Power of Habit' is the exact kind of non-fiction I love. It's smart and interesting, and it changes your perception how you do what you do or why you are who you are.

Two weeks in Hawaii with four kids is one of the dumber ideas I've ever had.

For years, I've worn my dainty gold bracelets with inspirational sayings and encouraging one-liners to motivate me in my career. I liked to look down at my wrist and be reminded of my goals.

I love breakfast! Not only is it the most important meal of the day, but I loved waking up to - the smell of bacon in the morning was my favorite thing as a kid!

Every successful business professional I know is constantly learning, reading, growing in their field.

An awesome thing about starting your own business? There's no one there to tell you what to do! But that, you might quickly discover, is a double-edged sword. If you're not careful, you won't shower for four days straight, and you'll spend half your time researching 'girly, stylish office' on Pinterest instead of getting any real work done.

I wake up each morning and make my schedule, and when I do, I plan the work around when I'll be able to handle it best.

Avocados are not just for guacamole! You can just about add it to anything for a little more flavor!

Dips are the perfect appetizer for any outdoor party! They are super easy to make and equally delicious!

Some of the best dishes I can remember are from my childhood. Sometimes, whenever I want to feel like a kid again, I just whip them up for the family.

I am one of the most organized people I have ever met, and even with all my planning, I still feel like I'm constantly forgetting things.

Having kids in school feels stressful for me.

Whenever I am feeling happy or sad, I always find comfort in food.

I love slow cooker recipes - especially during the fall.

Ever since I was little, I loved soup! Whether I was sick or had a bad day, my momma would always make me soup!

We love pasta at the Hollis home! It's super easy, and there's so many different recipes we can make that the boys never get tired of having it.

I've tried digital planners and fancy planners and date books galore, but my tried and true is actually just a large spiral-bound notebook.

I have been a working mom as long as I've been a mom.

Cooking with a cast iron skillet is great because it can also be used for presentation! Simply prepare a delicious meal within it and display it on the table for all to enjoy.

Let's be honest: you can't celebrate fall without it's leading role - pumpkin! You can incorporate this flavor of the season in so many ways, from candles to lattes, pies to decorations.

I never thought I would be cool enough to pull off a leather jacket. But then I found the perfect one, and it's so versatile!

Choosing elements for your wedding day should be fun, but these choices won't make any difference in the stuff that matters. For better or worse, you'll end that day married to your partner, and that's the truly exciting part.

I have been known to, on more than one occasion, look down my nose at items I deem to be tacky wedding fare... carnations, tulle, DIY invitations. And yet, the wedding I'm most embarrassed of having planned, the one I'd never put into my portfolio, is my own.

There's nothing better on Christmas morning than waking up to the smell of breakfast!

Every single day I'm alive or you're alive, we're choosing this life and this persona. We choose to be the stay-at-home mom who loves baking and Pilates. We choose to be a hipster who loves coffee shops and artisan goods. We choose to be a lawyer who runs marathons and only eats organic.

The best way to celebrate the holidays is with some delicious food.