When I Stopped Competing, I Set Myself Free
“With nothing to compare yourself to, aren’t you perfect?” ~Byron Katie I have never liked competition. Every time I compete, I feel pressured and disconnected from others. I love harmony, peace, collaboration, and win-win situations, [...]
What to Ask Yourself When You Feel Overwhelmed, Stressed, or Anxious
“Clear your mind. Your heart is trying to tell you something.” ~Unknown Words have incredible power. I’d like to share three little words that can unlock your inner magic. They can help you cut through [...]
Freeing Your Truest Self When You’ve Been Anxious to Please Everyone Else
“Stress, depression, and anxiety are caused when we are living to please others.” ~Paul Coehlo I came from a broken and very poor family. My father left the house during my teenage years, and it [...]
Why Social Media and My Addictive Personality Don’t Mesh
Twitter didn’t give me the flu or bronchitis, but it made me sick. Unhealthy. Ill-feeling. And it could have been any social media platform that did it, I just happened to have chosen Twitter. For [...]
Why “Focus on the Bright Side” Isn’t Helpful Advice
There are so many memes and quotes out there that say, “Be positive, not negative. Focus on the bright side.” I’ve never been very good at ignoring the negatives and focusing on the positives. Call [...]
How to Be Less Anxious About Things You Can’t Change
“One of the happiest moments is when you find the courage to let go of what you can’t change.” ~Unknown Over the last few years, I’ve had to deal with a frustrating problem. It’s something [...]