Have you ever caught yourself worrying for no reason? You are laying in bed all ready to sleep and then, bam, you are covered with worry about the dumbest thing. I have been plagued with this this week. Unnecessary worry brings a whole host of issues. From lack of sleep to increased stress, worry can… Continue reading Unnecessary Worry
Month: September 2018
Expecting the worst
Many say to plan for the worst and hope for the best. I can honestly say that I am guilty of thinking this way. It seems like a nice thought at first and rational to plan for the worst so that you do not get your hopes up. However, many times preparing for the worst… Continue reading Expecting the worst
Have Fun
We all know that life is what you make it, but are you making it fun? Are you actually trying to enjoy every ounce this life has to offer? I know, I know, this is hard to remember to do when your nose is to the grindstone, and there is work to be done, but… Continue reading Have Fun
Sacrifices
Sometimes you have to make sacrifices to become the person you want to be. Sometimes, this is easy, and sometimes this is hard. Regardless of the level of difficulty, it is necessary. Real change cannot happen without giving up something. You cannot keep doing what you are doing and expect different results. That is the… Continue reading Sacrifices
Cool Mornings
I love Fall and Winter. The smell of the fresh morning air is quite possibly one of my favorite things. There is a stillness in the air early in the morning of these seasons that provides a sense of comfort to me. While the world is still sleeping or slowly rising for the day, you… Continue reading Cool Mornings
17 Years Ago
Seventeen years ago I was in sixth grade in West Hartford Connecticut. (My family had just moved to there from Ohio less than 2 years prior.) I was at my locker switching books before heading to my choir class when my friend ran up to me in a panic. She frantically told me a plane… Continue reading 17 Years Ago
Joy
We all want to be happy right? We all want to find joy in everyday things. Some days this is harder than others. Some days you have to fight for it. But, what happens when you stop fighting for joy? You may think that it is ok to go about your day and the rest… Continue reading Joy
Moments between inspiration
“Someone might have a germ of talent, but 90 percent of it is discipline and how you practice it, what you do with it… Instinct won’t carry you through the entire journey. It’s what you do in the moments between inspiration.” - Cate Blanchett You know these moments, the ones when you are dull and… Continue reading Moments between inspiration
Mountains out of molehills
Do you ever find yourself stressed out and feeling like you don’t have enough time to get everything done? Does it drive you nuts to move things from today’s list to the next day? Even though the things on your list you are moving are obviously not the most important, you feel this disappointment in… Continue reading Mountains out of molehills