Whenever we’re given downtime, there seems to be a lot of pressure to constantly perform and be productive. However, sometimes it’s OK to take a step back and allow yourself to enjoy some self-indulgence. Continue reading Why do we feel so Much Pressure to be Productive?
Overthinking. Fixation. Rumination. Whatever you want to call it, I do it and I know I’m not the only. The act of rumination is essentially thinking about something to the point where you literally drive yourself crazy on a thought or series of thoughts. For me, rumination typically happens when I think of something that’s gone wrong or something that has the potential to go … Continue reading Escaping Rumination
Go to school, graduate, get a job, get married, have kids. You know the drill. But what if you’re not really about “the drill”? Read about why it’s OK to break the mold and just do you. Continue reading Break the Freakin’ Mold, Already
So we all know those sayings that are supposed to push us to do those things that our hearts are really telling us to do. “Don’t give up” they say. “Reach for the stars!” (Does anyone say that anymore?) Or, as Drake would say, “You only live once.” So why do I get so damn scared to go after the things I am curious about? … Continue reading Here’s me Telling you to GO FOR IT
College grads are always stressing about getting a job after they graduate…but why should we settle for an offer we’re not even a little bit excited about? Continue reading You Turned Down the Job Offer…Are you Stupid?!
“It’s not you, it’s me.” “While we enjoyed hearing about your experiences, we have decided to move forward with another candidate…” “I forgot to get the buns at the grocery store.” I won’t lie to you guys: sometimes I can be a bit of a complainer. Life is really fricken’ hard sometimes and (although I try really hard not to) I find myself groaning Ughh … Continue reading Looking Disappointment Straight in the Eyes
Greetings beautiful readers! I hope life is treating you decently on this average evening. Today I worked for seven hours. I sat at a desk, looked at a computer screen, day dreamt a little, and then headed home. Throughout the day I started feeling pretty bummed out. I started thinking the typical thoughts about how I’m wasting my life sitting at this desk. I was … Continue reading What Do You Do When You’re Feelin’ Blue
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