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This morning I was struggling with intense feelings - frustration, indignation, anger. Those feelings led to sorrow and an apathy toward certain goals in my life. Injustice runs rampant in the world, and like most people, I want that to change. I have compassion and empathy for those suffering injustice. But when it hits home,… Continue reading From This Perspective
In yesterday's post, I shared how abuse and its side effects (anxiety/depression/PTSD) partnered with my inner perfectionist to make motivation and productivity a monumental challenge on a regular basis. Today I'm going to share some of the things that help me get past these roadblocks. Some of these tips/tricks were shared with me by others… Continue reading Taming My Inner Perfectionist, Pt 2
I'm going to be vulnerable with you today. Before I got married, I kept my apartment spotless. My laundry stayed done, I cooked full meals for myself (and then lived off the leftovers), and I budgeted well. There were times I borrowed money from my parents for my cell phone bill if I didn't make… Continue reading Taming My Inner Perfectionist, Pt 1
I never used to do a "Word of the Year", but I decided to try it a few years ago (as I mentioned in this blog post), and I have done it every year since. The Word of the Year for 2020 was "Shift." This year's word is a bit daunting - it's "Change." Yikes.… Continue reading My Word of the Year for 2021
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