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Sarah N. Pachter

Sarah Pachter is a motivational speaker, kallah teacher, dating coach, mentor, and the author of "Small Choices Big Changes" (published by Targum Press). She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and five children.

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Creating Holidays In Cheshvan?

By Sarah N. Pachter

Suddenly, through my personal sacrifice, a random Tuesday afternoon was transformed into a personal Yom Tov.

In Print / Op-Eds

Learn How To Pray

By Sarah N. Pachter

It’s difficult to connect with G-d. That’s why prayer is called work. It’s avodah shebalev (work of the heart).

Op-Eds / In Print

A Twig Can Topple The Eifel Tower

By Sarah N. Pachter

So yes, one small deed can indeed lead to an enormous opening in our connection to, and with, G-d.

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Let G-d Handle It

By Sarah N. Pachter

We must allow our limited selves to take a step back, lean into Hashem's presence, and trust that whatever outcome occurs, we can embrace it with Hashem’s help.

Op-Eds / In Print

What YouTube Can Teach Us

By Sarah N. Pachter

Can we really be persuaded to do or buy something in that amount of time? Apparently, we can. Skeptical? Even the Torah discusses the power of a few moments. We can accomplish much in "the blink of an eye"

Op-Eds / From the Paper

The Blame Game

By Sarah N. Pachter

We don’t often think of success and joy as being connected. We equate success with ruthlessness and hard work and joy with happiness or a special experience in the moment. But what if we could achieve both together? What would it take?

Op-Eds / From the Paper

Turn That Frown Upside Down

By Sarah N. Pachter

The Orchot Tzaddikim writes that when we do a mitzvah with a smile, it is worth a thousand times more than when we do it without one. So, with an easy and pleasant investment, the reward is immense

Op-Eds / From the Paper

Savta Senior’s Secret To Happiness

By Sarah N. Pachter

Pointers on how to lead a more happy, joyful and peaceful life from several wise women. A must read for lowering blood pressure and increasing smiles.

Op-Eds

Delayed Gratification Makes Us Happier

By Sarah N. Pachter

Without instilling in our children the ability to wait and to earn, we are robbing them of the experience of real gratification and the chance to develop the tools they need for a successful future.

Op-Eds

My Lucky Day

By Sarah N. Pachter

The 3 concepts of learning to accept help, setting up cues for positive habits, and always seeing the good have enabled my friend’s mother to succeed in childrearing and in her post-childrearing life

Op-Eds

Success Is Not Always Seen

By Sarah N. Pachter

Building character and developing self control are challenges that are not seen, but therein lies real success.

Op-Eds

Connecting In A Disconnected World

By Sarah N. Pachter

Tell your children, spouse, and other loved ones that you want to connect with them in a real way, without the assistance of technology.

Op-Eds

Paying It Forward Heals

By Sarah N. Pachter

I share my story of miscarriage because my goal is to enable my loss to help others with their pain.

Op-Eds

The Fitbit Challenge: Where Are Your Steps Taking You?

By Sarah N. Pachter

How is it when some people are faced with tremendous challenges they persevere-without complaining?

Op-Eds

Don’t Flaunt It

By Sarah N. Pachter

Modesty stems from a sense of self-esteem and dignity. How do we develop this within ourselves?

Op-Eds

‘I Want More’

By Sarah N. Pachter

An unhappy person cannot become happy by acquiring items. Happiness has to come from somewhere else.

Op-Eds

Small Choices, Big Changes

By Sarah N. Pachter

She credited success to “mini” decisions-Small choices building on each other leading to big changes

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