That One Thought You Can’t Get Rid of

It doesn’t seem to go away, does it? That one thought that keeps coming back to you. Haunting you. You’ve done all you can to get rid of it, but like a ghost in a horror film, it stalks you everywhere you go. You might have tried positivity as a way to abolish it. YouContinueContinue reading “That One Thought You Can’t Get Rid of”

I’m Graduated. Now What?

Trumpets sound. Bells in the bell tower chime. Crowds cheer, and I ascend to my throne, waving. I am no longer a mere student. I am a graduate. Okay, so trumpets didn’t sound, but bells did ring and crowds did cheer (for me and for the many others that I sat with—in fold out chairs,ContinueContinue reading “I’m Graduated. Now What?”

Why You Might Be Feeling Negative

As a little girl, I loved to play all day. I would play and play and play, and sometimes, everything would go right. I’d get to have my favorite lunch, Chef Boyardee, spend some time at the pool, and go outside with my dogs. Then, near the very end of my day, something bad mightContinueContinue reading “Why You Might Be Feeling Negative”

A Quick Way to Have a Better Day

If you’re like me, you might not have much time or energy right now. Sometimes busy days can turn into busy weeks into busy months. So, if you don’t have time to read a full article, here’s some quick advice on how to have a better day. Always take a moment to appreciate the rewardsContinueContinue reading “A Quick Way to Have a Better Day”

*Almost* The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Turkey bowls. Gravy, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie. A butterball turkey, and for some, ham. Thanksgiving’s a brief holiday stop before Christmas time hits full swing in the United States. Some may argue that Christmas starts as soon as your heart wills it, but almost all can agree that by the midnight after Thanksgiving the happyContinueContinue reading “*Almost* The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

The “A-” Life

Finals finish. Breathing can resume, a lull in the day becomes acceptable—welcomed even. Only a few days until the school reveals the final outcome: semester grades. As usual, at the beginning of the semester, I set my expectations high: I need all A’s. One second later, I modified my mindset: I want all A’s. TimeContinueContinue reading “The “A-” Life”