There are opinions I once held very strongly that I don’t agree with anymore. There are things I once said I would never do that I eventually did. There are people I misunderstood, situations I judged too quickly, goals I stopped wanting, and beliefs about life that made perfect sense to me at one ... READ the POST
My Definition of a Good Day Has Changed
When I was younger, a good day usually meant something happened. There was somewhere to go, something to buy, someone to see, or something exciting enough to make the day feel different from all the others. A good weekend needed plans. A good vacation needed activities. A good birthday needed to ... READ the POST
Why Are We Saving the Good Stuff for Someday?
I think a lot of us grew up in homes where there were certain things you weren’t supposed to use. There might have been good dishes that only came out for holidays, towels nobody was supposed to touch, furniture that seemed to exist primarily for decoration, or candles that remained unburned because ... READ the POST
What If I’m Not Unhappy, I’m Just Bored With My Life?
There are times when absolutely nothing is wrong with my life, and yet something still feels a little off. That can be difficult to admit because we usually assume dissatisfaction must have a reason. If I am unhappy, surely there must be something wrong. Maybe I don’t like my job. Maybe there is a ... READ the POST
Standing Up for Myself Makes Me Feel Like the Bad Person
I have always believed in trying to do the right thing. I want to treat people fairly, be considerate of other people’s feelings, and make decisions I can live with afterward. That sounds simple enough until doing what you believe is right conflicts with what somebody else wants you to do. That’s ... READ the POST




