There’s nothing inherently special about New Years that couldn’t be done any other time of the year. But there’s something to be said for new beginnings. The idea of a “new start” is probably why New Year’s Resolutions live on despite their very low success rate. Knowing that low success rate, I don’t set …
The other day a friend of mine was telling me how sad she was that her pants didn’t fit. They were too big. She was losing weight even though she didn’t want to. Not a problem most of us have, but it still made her sad. And that made me sad. Who cares what size …
I’d be willing to bet you’ve gone through some things. Some not great things. Am I right? I’m sure whatever that something was, or is, it’s led to a lot of pain. Maybe it’s led to confusion or issues within yourself. You might feel isolated and alone. But you’re not alone. Most of us have …
Someday. Someday you’ll go to that place you’ve always wanted to go. Someday you’ll switch careers. Someday you’ll eat healthier and start working out. Someday you’ll live the life you’ve always dreamed of. The problem with someday, is that it often turns to dust. You act as if tomorrow is guaranteed to be there. As …
While in the thick of a mistake or what seems like a wrong turn, all you can see is the wrong-ness. The mess. You didn’t want this to happen. It wasn’t supposed to work out like this. You’re focusing on the problem. It’s hard to see any good that could come of it. Maybe none …
Selfish [ˈselfiSH] (of a person, action, or motive) lacking consideration for others; concerned chiefly with one’s own personal profit or pleasure. “I joined them for selfish reasons” synonyms: egocentric · egotistic · egotistical · egomaniacal · self-centered · self-regarding · self-absorbed · self-obsessed · self-seeking · self-serving · wrapped up in oneself · inward-looking · introverted · self-loving · inconsiderate · thoughtless · Being selfish has many negative connotations. It’s thought to mean you don’t care about others. You’re only concern is for yourself. You …
It’s fascinating the ways you become molded or stuck in little boxes. Sometimes a box fit to you by society. Sometimes by your upbringing. Sometimes by your own self. You “become” someone through the years and don’t allow yourself to change or wonder. “This is who I am.” The End. But you don’t have to …
It’s not a matter of if I’ll fail you, but when. It’s as certain as the sunrise. Do all moms feel like they’re failing? Maybe. I feel like I’m epically failing at least once a week. Sometimes more. My parents failed me in many ways. I doubt they even knew all the ways they were …
2020 has been a shit show for most of us. I’m sure you’re nodding your head in agreement right now. Maybe you have one hand in the air like “preach” while you sip something fancy with the other. That’s how we do New Years at my house. But in the last few years, I’ve adopted …
Divorce gets a bad rep. The world looks at divorce as failure. As a way of saying you weren’t good enough or you didn’t try hard enough. But in reality, sometimes you find your way through the the thick forest and realize you’re not where you want to be. So you decide to go somewhere …
