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It’s been way too long since I’ve last posted. And if I’m honest, I feel ashamed of that. I set out to be consistent with this “blogging” thing but have since realized, it’s really hard to be consistent in blogging. Let’s be real, it’s hard to be consistent with anything. So, here I am, struggling to […]
Love Or Hate: Which Bond Will You Choose? Read More »
Expecting the worst to guard your heart against disappointment is the pessimist’s mentality. It may keep you safe, but it takes courage to truly live.
Choose Courage Over Comfort: Embrace Risk For A Richer Life Read More »
An Easter weekend health scare transforms this pessimist by shifting focus to gratitude, presence, and a renewed appreciation for life’s blessings.
Health Scare Turns a Pessimist Into a (Cautious) Optimist Read More »
Blogging consistently is hard work. Because life is unpredictable, and is hard work. I started this blog at the beginning of the year with the goal of posting once a week. Here were are in March and this is my 9th post (we’re in the 12th week of 2024, in case you were wondering). So,
The Follow-Through Read More »
I’ve realized recently that my people-pleasing tendencies are directly tied to the difficulties I have with loving people well. For most of my life I’ve aimed to please people in order to keep the peace and make sure people “like me,” and I’m finally understanding how devastating that approach is to relationships. If that’s the
Self-Kindness for Overly Critical People-Pleasers Read More »
These 3 practical steps can transform your regrets from things you misunderstand and fear into engines for your progress.
Turn Regret Into an Engine of Progress With These 3 Steps Read More »
Dan Pink says regret is a good thing and the better we understand the things we regret the most, the better we understand what we value the most!
Regret. We All Need a Little More of It…wait. What? Read More »
Learning to like vegetables is a milestone for every kid, it seems. When I was young there weren’t many that I liked, but I absolutely hated green peas, specifically the canned, LeSueur peas. They’re the ones my parents liked and would buy on a regular basis. I got to the point where I expected my
Learning to Like 3 Certain P’s, Just Not the Green Ones. Read More »
Life in your 40s can feel like a jungle, dense with uncertainty and fears, but also ripe with the potential for growth and transformation. You may be dealing with a job transition, aging parents, or finally getting around to taking better care of yourself. You’re no longer young, but you’re not old either. You’re at
Thriving in Transition: Navigating Change in Your 40s Read More »
In this fast-paced world, filled with constant changes and challenges, it is essential to take the time to reflect on our lives and find ways to renew ourselves. Reflection allows us to gain clarity and perspective, while renewal ensures we don’t become stagnant, but instead continue in the process of growing. In order to truly
Reflection and renewal requires thinking and rethinking Read More »