Making decisions is part of life. “Do I brush my teeth this morning?” “Yes, I will.” “Will I take out the trash before going to work?” “No, I will get it tonight when I get home.” We make hundreds of these simple choices every day. Most of them are routine and require only the most cursory examination of both sides of the question before we conclude. Our brain is … [Read more...] about Why did I make that decision?
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Is This Really How I am Seen?
Here are quotes I wrote down from my recent therapy session that included my key supporters. Their observations and view of me include:“Inconsistency of saying one thing and doing another”“Actions build untrust”“Doesn’t have a consistent story”“It’s hard for me to find firm ground to stand on, too trust” Whether or not I believe they are true doesn’t matter. In my … [Read more...] about Is This Really How I am Seen?
I let the dump truck go; Road Rage Part II
My mind has still not completely let go of slow drivers. Or the frustration and anger that I was feeling. I haven't fully accepted not letting other’s actions change my view of the situation. I really meant that as I was writing it yesterday. I realized that these feelings and frustrations did not have to be mine, I did not have to accept the anger and the frustration. I … [Read more...] about I let the dump truck go; Road Rage Part II
Migrating is Stressful
It never goes exactly as planned. You try to anticipate every possibility and even plan for the unexpected. But the process of changing the platform your blog is hosted on takes time. My website guru has done a fantastic job of getting my website onto a platform that is more robust. If you ever need website work done, contact her, Katie Wilbur My readership has … [Read more...] about Migrating is Stressful
Because I opened the email, my success looks different today
I am very competitive. I have been my entire life. I want to be the first, the best, the only. I set arbitrary goals and then try to exceed them. This has led to what some might call “lofty achievements.” I am the author of two books, I started five businesses including a crossword card business (where my brother created the cards and I marketed them) that sold over 10,00 … [Read more...] about Because I opened the email, my success looks different today