I recently had a fellow writer ask me to do an entry about negative reviews and how I handle them. At the time I was like, ehhh, I don’t want to talk about that this week, but I’ll put it on the list. I can’t remember exactly why I didn’t want to talk about it, but probably I had just received a negative review. This week I feel ready! So let’s dive in!
Read MoreAs a society, I think we’re getting better at openly discussing these things unapologetically, but I think it’s still important, maybe even more important, to shine a light on these personal experiences as we move through them. I’m in my mid-forties, which is almost like a second puberty. Just when I had my body figured out, it’s changing on me again.
Read MoreIt never occurred to me not to do things because I had scoliosis. No one ever told me that there was anything I might be unable to participate in. I’m still not quite convinced that I’ve done anything impressive, other than absorb the realization of “Anything can and WILL happen to you,” as a twelve-year-old, but just in case, I thought I’d throw this out there.
Read MoreDo you slow down in the ‘between times’ at the end of the year? I usually don’t, but I wonder if perhaps we’re supposed to.
Read MoreNo matter how organized or on top of things one is, there will come a day, a week, maybe even a month, where you feel like your scrambling and barely keeping your head above water. Often when we’re overwhelmed, we freeze or procrastinate (or choose your own less-than-desirable panic reaction) and forget the easiest way out: start small.
Read MoreIn positive psychology, a flow state, also known colloquially as being in the zone, is the mental state in which a person performing some activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity. In essence, flow is characterized by the complete absorption in what one does, and a resulting transformation in one's sense of time. - From Wikipedia
Read MoreI searched all over the internet for information on this injury. Yes, I wanted answers and medically backed references that what I was doing in therapy was correct. But I also wanted to know that it was going to work. I wanted hope. I joined Facebook groups, I watched TikTok videos, I was insane and obsessed, y’all. But I’m putting this out there because I know someone else is probably doing the same right now and I’ll put this out there in case it helps. A lot of getting past this injury is mental.
Read MoreLearning to take time in an instant gratification world.
Read MoreFind people in your life who will lift you up, no matter how high or low you already are. Don’t be afraid to share your joys and sorrows.
Read MoreSometimes I’ve had all I can take from the news. And I realize that it’s a privilege to be able to turn it off for a second, but I also believe it’s okay to take a break if you need to. As much as we would like it if there were, there’s no physical dragon we can all run out a slay.
Read MoreWe all have bad days. I have a couple of tips for getting through a bad day where you have to show up anyway.
Read MoreBeing able to give and receive feedback well is a skill that is worth developing. Not only will it help you grow your craft (whatever that may be) but you’ll be able to network and help others even more effectively.
Read MoreMy kindergarten friend, Aerie asked me to write today’s post in a compare and contrast theme. Specifically, comparing how I was at twenty to how I am now.
Read MoreHow do you find light in the darkest of times when your spirit is sagging? Chances are, you’re already clawing it to you.
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