I’ve worked a variety of jobs over the past 14 years. Since the age of 16, I’ve had jobs in retail, corporate offices, two different mailing companies, a gas station, and a fast food place. A lot of these jobs sucked. Most of them did, in fact. Overdemanding managers, micromanagers, low pay, toxic environments, poorContinue reading “What’s The Purpose of Having A Purpose?”
Category Archives: Inspiration
Why We Fear Change (and how to overcome it)
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. Fear of change.
I Faced My Fears in 2018
Anxiety’s mantra: already afraid, so you don’t have to be.
The Guide to Recalibrating Your Priorities
I’m already looking forward to 2019. By that, I don’t mean I’m eagerly anticipating it. I have my sights set on the future. In 2019, I will be in a new apartment with new goals. A sudden change in my life forced me to shift my perspective. It shattered me at first, but I bouncedContinue reading “The Guide to Recalibrating Your Priorities”
A Guide to a Crisis
I have stumbled upon a mental crisis. I’m talking deep, dark place, code red, talk me off the ledge crisis. Thankfully, I didn’t do anything destructive or harmful, aside from some yelling. What pulled me back down to earth a little from my downward spiral was the thought that if someone else were in thisContinue reading “A Guide to a Crisis”
Step Two to Pulling Yourself Out of a Rut
It’s all about the next step. Actually, it’s all bout doing the next step because the idea is that taking a step toward your goal will help you feel more accomplished, fulfilled, and overall happier.
Do What Gives You Joy
When it comes to being happier, go toward the light.
This Blog Post Is Not Perfect
I live somewhere between mildly uncomfortable and peacefully accepting.
Gratitude Adjustment
Want to be happier? Try a gratitude adjustment.
What Happiness Looks Like
Today, for the first time in a very long time, I felt content and peaceful. I felt optimistic. I felt downright happy. This feeling has sort of been with me all day, but it just hit me tonight in the oddest way. I was putting away dishes while listening to Christmas music. A mundane, unmemorableContinue reading “What Happiness Looks Like”