Category: Reflection
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I have no idea what success looks like
No one. I can literally think of no one. I’m sitting here trying to figure out an image of what a successful person looks like. I have got nothing. My instant response to that was to assume it was because I am without ambition or a clear vision for my life. The level headed part…
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No seats at the table
I often have the sense, when I go to networking events, conferences, and general crowds, that I am the only one. I am the outsider. As I walk around I can the groups of people who are sitting with their premade groups of friends or the custom set they developed at the event. It’s like…
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If it all went away
There is a trend among influencers where they discuss what they buy if their collection all of a sudden went away. They go over what clothing pieces they would buy first, the fragrances they would need, and the beauty products they would definitely seek out. They list all of the things that they currently love…
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This is the best I’ve got for today
I am struggling to come up with an idea of what to write about today. All of my ideas seem to be taking a lovely vacation. They didn’t put in any notice. I am left here to just wing it, I guess. I wish creativity were something I could keep in a box. I wish…
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Plant the tree
In an age of teen-aged TikTok millionaires, I can’t help but feel like I missed the boat on success, and I’m not even sure where the dock was. Looking at the business ventures and massive houses that people barely out of high school have secured, I wonder if I am too late. I’m not saying…
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I am now convinced
I am fairly certain that the affliction that you are not good enough is only experienced by those who most certainly are. And that those who believe they are of no use are those who bring the most value. Those who fear they are most unloveable are already loved deeply. Those who believe their life…
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Dissecting my success
Coming off a successful one year streak of posting, I got curious. What exactly was it that made me successful in building this habit, whereas I fell off in other attempts? Really, first I affirmed that I am in fact not lazy and can get things done under the right conditions. And then I started…
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Celebrating a milestone for the site
This post marks my 365th day straight of posting. I set a goal for myself to be consistent for one year straight and achieved it. What have I learned? Honestly, that I’m capable of more than I let on. I was able to keep this habit going by while traveling, when my schedule was jampacked,…
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Keep these words on repeat
It is an affirmation that I saw years ago and has stuck with me: I give myself permission to do what is right for me. At this point I don’t even know who to attribute the quote to, but I’m thankful for the words that I now repeat to myself every day. I give myself…
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Stop “utilizing” when you could just “use”
Utilize. It is a word that I see far to often. From college essays to office memos, people are just putting it in there. Often it is because they think that it sounds better than “use.” Or least it takes up more characters. What’s the harm, right? I mean, they mean the same thing, so…