2020 is coming to a close and I’m taking the time now, before the holidays kick off and the children take up most of my time, for a lengthy reflection and 20 lessons I’ve learned this year. Feel free to add your own lessons learned in 2020 in the comments. I know you must have some!
Category Archives: My journey
What’s Behind My ‘Freeze’ Response
When I shut down in fear, and completely freeze up, what am I really thinking? What’s my self-talk like? And how did I discover it?
On Using Sex As a Tool
Sex is used to sell, but we also use it on a personal level. We can use it to make ourselves feel better, or gain interest or power. This, however, comes at a cost.
Getting Organized: Why Is It So Hard?
Why is it so hard to get organized and why do I keep putting off my routine cleaning tasks? I’m constantly stressed and irritated by the state of my house, and yet I can’t seem to get up and do something about it…
The Impact of Doing Emotional Work
My last therapy session involved the technique of EMDR. Diving deep into difficult emotions has left me physically exhausted, but mentally more at ease than I had been before.
When Fear Overpowers Reality
Sometimes what we fear is so strong that we can’t enjoy the reality that is right in front of us. This weekend is a challenge in overcoming that.
What Running Taught Me About Being Uncomfortable
Running gives you time to think, and to reflect. I’ve picked up some lessons about myself and about life in the process that I want to share with you!
The Subconscious Practice of Building Escape Routes
How do we cope with fear of missing out? And what is it costing us? What’s the key to changing our habit of building escape routes into our lives?
Start Slowly – With Who You Are
Whenever I started on an exercise regime, I would jump in head first and put way too much hay on to that fork being unable to keep it lifted. Sounds familiar? Do you know why you do it? This is how I changed that pattern this time around.
From Christian to Atheist to Spiritual Explorations to … Me.
My journey with religion has been bumpy, to say the least, and I don’t think it has ended either. I’m curious to see where it will lead me next.
Unscrewing Myself 