I was confident. It’s hard to describe exactly what it felt like. Science works against me on this one: my brain remembers the confidence much less vividly once it’s gone. But I do remember how much easier joy came to me. Through my adulthood, I’ve been carving through the black walls of self-doubt to reachContinueContinue reading “Insecure & THRIVING”
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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”
Saying Sorry to Someone You Can’t Speak to
A friend. A family member. A stranger. As human beings, we make mistakes. Life would be easier if those mistakes only hurt us and us alone, but unfortunately it’s not uncommon to make a mistake that hurts others too. Some might want to deflect their responsibility (e.g., “Well, it’s actually your fault and I haveContinueContinue reading “Saying Sorry to Someone You Can’t Speak to”
How My Pets Saved My Life
More than ten years after losing all of my pets, I now have a puppy. A corgi. She came with an insane ability to jump on beds nearly three times her height, a wild taste for shoe laces and electrical cords, and a face full of innocence and naivety. Because I adopted her after aContinueContinue reading “How My Pets Saved My Life”
Self-Care Sucks (Sometimes)
Treat yo’ self. Massages, sweet goodies, new clothes, a night out, meditation. All of these stress relievers fall under the umbrella of self-care. Frequently, when people think of self-care, they think about the delights previously mentioned. Maybe that’s because of the legendary Parks and Recreation “Treat Yo Self” episode (season 4 episode 4—go watch itContinueContinue reading “Self-Care Sucks (Sometimes)”
Comparing My Adult Body to My Teenage Body
Fine. I’m only 25-years-old. I haven’t experienced a decade of adulthood yet, or even more than half a decade of being outside of my teenage years. I haven’t given birth to any babies nor undergone any major surgeries. My body couldn’t have changed that much, right? I shouldn’t feel that insecure about differences between myContinueContinue reading “Comparing My Adult Body to My Teenage Body”
Quarter-Life Crisis
Ever hurt someone? Yes. The answer is yes. Ever done something wrong? Yes. The answer is yes. Ever done something right, but it still ended up hurting someone? Yes. The answer is yes. It would surprise me to hear that someone went throughout their entire life without hurting another human being. Living cannot happen withoutContinueContinue reading “Quarter-Life Crisis”
Having vs. Being Our Emotions
Oh, Americans, Canadians, British peeps, English speakers everywhere . . . what have we done? There’s a problem. Maybe it’s leaked its way into other languages—you’ll have to excuse my lack of knowledge. However, from the few languages I have studied, I’ve noticed there’s an error in English that may have negative effects upon ourContinueContinue reading “Having vs. Being Our Emotions”
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