Make Everything Easier
Every now and then, I take my laptop to a coffee shop to get some work done. I’ve also taken it to parks, campgrounds, friends’ places, rooftops, and more. While I have a perfectly good table at home that even turns into a standing desk with the push of a button, changing my environment increases […]
Defending Your Life
I’ve caught myself arguing against myself in the court of my mind. It’s like I’m a lawyer, and my job is to convict myself of being lazy. I always had a couple dozen arguments ready to go. I could pull up that time I gave up on my exercise routine or the fact that I […]
Present Power Practice
I’ve been obsessed with reviewing the past. I called it processing. I’ve been consumed with guessing future outcomes. I called it goal setting. These thoughts seemed really important. How will I know where I was and how will I know where I’m going if I don’t think about it? The truth is that these thought […]
I Want My Mommy: How to Adult
Life can be really challenging sometimes… a lot of times. I’ve started to think of myself as the person I’m assigned to take care of. Parenting myself seemed like a sad idea at first. Shouldn’t I have parents for that? Is it pathetic to need to self-soothe? That’s when I need the good self-talk to […]
Who’s Fault Is It Anyway?
Whose fault is it that your life is harder than it needs to be? Who set you back? Was it a parent, the lack of parents, a teacher, a neighbor, a friend, or an ex? You’re probably right—if they didn’t do the damaging things they did to you, your life might be different. It’s not […]
Dialing Down the Drama: Mastering Your Inner Dialogue for a More Positive You
Imagine your mind as a bustling marketplace. There’s a stern vendor hawking self-criticism, a cheerleader offering encouragement, and a loud troubadour stuck on a catchy jingle. These are just a few of the many voices that vie for our attention, a chorus of messages from parents, teachers, society, and even ourselves. It’s easy to get […]
Keep Calm and Carry On – How to Avoid Regrettable Decisions
Ever said something you instantly regretted in the heat of the moment? Yeah, me too. It’s easy to let emotions cloud our thinking, especially when we’re feeling overwhelmed with anger, frustration, or even sadness. It’s common to let emotions cloud our thinking. Have you ever fallen in love with a vacation spot and considered moving […]
Pain Can Make You Bitter or Better – How to Use Pain for Guidance
Ever feel like you’re constantly dodging emotional punches? Maybe you broke up with a significant other, lost a job, or experienced a major life shift. It’s during these times we often hear the saying, “pain can make you bitter or better.” For a long time, I held onto the desperate hope of living a life […]
