Why Feelings Matter
How are you? How are you doing? What are you feeling? These questions are everywhere, but they’ve mostly turned into polite greetings. We often respond with a quick, “Fine,” “Can’t complain,” or “Not bad.” But what if we paused and asked ourselves, “What am I really feeling right now?” A lot of us might feel […]
How I Overcame My Shyness
When I was younger, I was so shy that I could barely talk to anyone, let alone have an intelligent or fun conversation. I didn’t know how to express myself, and most of my reactions to people happened in my head. If I needed to confront someone or express discomfort, I’d run through all the […]
Dear ChatGPT, What Do I Do Now?
This morning, I woke up feeling “off.” In a moment of introspection, I decided to ask ChatGPT for some guidance. Here’s the prompt I typed: “I’m 48 years old, I just left a 19-year career to start a new one that is moving really slow. I also moved out of my home city into a […]
What Does “Finding Yourself” Mean?
What does finding yourself mean? It sounds made up. I’m right here. I can see myself. Who would I be looking for? Well, I have felt lost before. I’ve lost track of my goals, gotten lost in a social media scroll, or lost myself in a good book. Sometimes, I even feel like my actions […]
What Are These Feelings?
How do I get from admitting I have feelings to knowing what they are and when I feel them? It took me a while to even admit I have a range of emotions. What can I do to identify and deal with them when they arise? One big tool I use is to write it […]
What Have I Become?!
I haven’t been feeling like myself lately. A lot has changed for me, including leaving my career, starting a new company, and moving to a different state. Each of these changes requires time to adjust and can be overwhelming. But they’re happening simultaneously with the rest of life’s challenges: growing older, experiencing body changes, adjusting […]
Break the Routine, Find Yourself
Growing up, we learn the ropes of our community. Some rules are great and help to navigate adulthood. But some might not resonate with who we are deep down. The world can be scary. We crave connection, friends, and love. But conforming to others’ expectations to fit in can feel like burying your true self. […]
