What you can do matters
I have recently decided to eliminate “you can do anything you set your mind to” from my repertoire of encouraging…
Find it in yourself
Last month, we talked about how it’s okay to be a “burden” because humans are made for community. I stand…
Hope has bruised knuckles
I once read a description of hope personified as a woman standing up again after being knocked down in a…
Take care of yourself first
“Put on your own oxygen mask first.” “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” “Self care means giving the world…
How to be a better friend
Making lasting connections with people can be difficult, especially when we cultivate so many parasocial relationships through social media and…
Approaching the world with curiosity
I once read an unattributed quote that said, “You don’t have to be hopeful about the future, just curious.” Curiosity…
Small steps to happiness
If you ever feel like the weight of the world is overwhelming, you’re not alone. For many of us, it’s…
I can only give you now
A friend recently told me that she doesn’t like the phrase “I’m always here for you” because no one can…
You owe people kindness
I spend a lot of time on the internet and with the pseudo-psychology and self-help boom on social media, I’ve…
A rainy day is a good day for ducks
When we’re children, everything seems like a big deal, because everything is. For a child, when something bad happens, it…
