Think about how excited you get when you start a new endeavor, or finally make a move on a goal you have been dreaming about. If the first person you go to for support, or encouragement tells you your idea won’t work, or that it’s too difficult to accomplish, how are you going to feel?
Author Archives: Dana
Weekend Recap: Quality Time
I don’t know if I have gotten this point across yet, BUT I do enjoy my alone time. Specifically posted up on the couch, under a blanket, with snacks and watching How I Met Your Mother. I love to be lazy, and I can do it for far too long. Part of the reason forContinue reading “Weekend Recap: Quality Time”
Be Enough for Yourself First
“Putting your happiness on another person is a huge burden for them to carry.”
Weekend Recap: Waking Up to Big Pun
I think it’s pretty clear that I spend a lot of time focusing on my needs, and well being. But this weekend in particular was largely focused on me, and lessening my stress. Long story short, I have a whole event series to kick off at work in the next 4 weeks, which alone couldContinue reading “Weekend Recap: Waking Up to Big Pun”
Success is Up to You
Do you ever get what feels like a great idea, and the immediately think, “I don’t have time”, or “Nah I probably can’t do that”.
Stop Focusing on What You Don’t Have
If I had to take a guess, I have a thought that contains “I want”, or “I really wish I had” AT LEAST 10 times a day. I am constantly seeing things I didn’t know about, that I immediately decide I need. Usually it’s something small, like clothes, shoes, some kind of electronic item, etc. These things are easy to move past. My options are, buy it, or realize I don’t REALLY need it and move on!
How to Prioritize Yourself
Imagine feeling that the person you share all parts of your life with doesn’t know who you are. Not great right? Now imagine you’re thinking of all the things he SHOULD know, and realize that he doesn’t know because you’ve never shared that part of you, or don’t do those things anymore. How could he know that version of me?
Self Care: A Night Out
There are many ideas of what self care is. Most examples come in the form of journaling, exercise, reading, face masks, etc. However what I’m about to suggest, is basically the opposite of what everyone thinks of.
Setting Goals & Sticking to Them
We can say we want to improve until we are blue in the face, but until we have a very clear set of intentions for ourselves we are all simply full of it. Here we are again, the new year. New year in a new decade, and it’s time for all the resolution setting inContinue reading “Setting Goals & Sticking to Them”
Why Not Loving Your Career is Okay
Happy almost Friday everyone! First things first, I have a house keeping item. Now that I’ve got two posts under my belt, I’m going to plan for a post every Thursday. Keep an eye out 😉 As I have previously mentioned, you know, one or two times, I have been feeling unfulfilled and unsure aboutContinue reading “Why Not Loving Your Career is Okay”
Live the Benefit of the Doubt 