Writings, Musings and How-To Guides
Get your read on3 Steps to Fail Successfully
I hate that sinking feeling in my stomach when I realize I’ve messed up. Or when I put something out there in the world and all I get in response is crickets. Feelings of doubt and worthlessness creep in. “Uh oh”, I think, “That’s not good.” I failed. I tried, put in...
What toxic varnish remover taught me about goal setting
I’m sprucing up my home office and bought an old wood side table off Letgo. It’s an ugly piece now, it’s got super shiny varnish over a terrible color wood stain but I see it’s potential. Hello, little new table friend, you are going to be stripped of your atrocious...
Zen and the Art of Gridlocked Traffic
I'm driving and I see people flipping out around me all the time. Knuckles white, yelling at someone who can’t hear them, and banging on the wheel. I don’t get it. There’s nothing we can do, and this is beyond our control. Yes, this traffic sucks. Yes, I’ve been going...
Sometimes I’m the a-hole.
You know what? Sometimes I’m the a-hole. I’ve been the one driving along, thinking of the things I need to get done, and I almost miss my exit. I realize this about two seconds before the exit has passed, so I look to my right and too quickly swerve into the tiny...
Why do your friends secretly like it when you get sick?
Your friends probably enjoy it when you get sick. No, not because they have a secret streak of schadenfreude. They don’t want too see you feel badly, but they do want to help. Studies show that helping others has a direct link to our own happiness. Whether it’s...
The one question that has saved my relationship
In every relationship, you are going to make each other angry. Through thoughtlessness, naiveté, and ignorance, we are all going to flub it up with our partners every now and again. How do you know if you should bring it up? If you mention every little thing that...
A simple way to become more loving
Self-compassion is the ability to be compassionate (kindhearted, caring and gentle) with yourself. It has been shown to increase levels of happiness, optimism, and a sense of well-being. We’re all quite skilled at being compassionate with other people like our...
My secret weapon for staying balanced
Over the past 10 years I have been practicing mindfulness. It has made a world of difference in how I interact with others and how I process all the ups and downs of life. It has helped me to remain balanced and have a perspective that I never knew I could have....