What a year it’s been, right? Damn. Before I could even start writing this, I had to go back and read my previous New Year’s post to see if and how I’ve changed. Give it a look if the mood strikes you, but let’s get through this new word purge first. How’s my year been? […]
Tag: self help
The 5 Harsh Realities to Accept Right Now
You’re gonna die. Oooh, baby. That’s right. Let’s just kick this list off with a bang. You, my friend, are going to die. We all will. Sucks, right? Sure. But, let’s flip the mindset about it and turn that inevitable little tidbit into something useful. That’s the number one thing you need to remember when […]
Why Am I So Anxious?
Hello, Anxiety. Showing up again uninvited and empty-handed. Creating a feeling of non-belonging where it doesn’t belong. Tightening a vice in my chest where air should be flowing freely. Turning insignificant decisions into behemoth choice beasts. Causing me to worry about things that will never come to fruition. Telling me I’m not good enough because […]
Do I Have to Have a Niche?
What exactly is a “niche“, you ask? It’s defined as a “comfortable or suitable position in life or employment” or as a “product or service that appeals to a small, specialized section of the population.“ It’s the thing that all search engines, marketers, and advice-givers want you to define for yourself because, without having made […]
Why You Have to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other People
How many times have you been told not to compare yourself to others? Give or take about a million and two times? I’m just guesstimating here. It’s harder than ever to avoid comparing our lives when they’re more on display than ever before. But, here’s one of the best reasons I’ve found to try and […]
What I Learned From a Month of Meditation
Meditation ain’t just for buddhist monks anymore. It’s hit the mainstream harder than ever through celeb endorsement, mindfulness apps, and brain sensing headbands. But, plenty of people still think it’s a waste of time or choose to avoid it because they assume it has to come packaged with religious undertones. Nope. It’s more than that. […]
Everyone Wants to Be Loved.
Who are you when the world isn’t looking? Who do you become in the moments after the door closes behind you after a long day at work? Who are you when that door shuts, the lock clicks satisfyingly into place, and you’re free to be alone and un-judged by the eyes of others? What facades […]
