1. Cry about itOh yea, I cried. I silently sobbed when they told me my position was eliminated, I cried every time someone said something nice to me. Just feel all your feelings because it sucks and you deserve to let it out. 2. Cut the tiesWhen you get laid off, your company is pretty…
Thanks to a Buzzfeed quiz, I learned about imposter syndrome this week. Wikipedia describes the syndrome as a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their accomplishments and has a fear of being exposed as a fraud. Even though there is evidence of their accomplishments and competence, those with the syndrome chalk up their success to…
I feel like I have been through so many versions of myself. I was once shy, cold, and moody in high school. I was a push-over and boyfriend obsessed my first half of college. I was reckless and couldn't be caught when I graduated college. And now I am settled, finding new parts of myself,…
Republished from 2016 I'm a list maker. If I don't write everything I need to know or remember down in front of me, then it's pretty much useless. Even if you're not the kind of person that stays organized by making lists - there are some things that just need to be written down. Goals, important…
Continue reading ➞ Make A List Of The Things That Make You Unhappy
I googled the term "emotionally stupid" because I wanted to know if anyone else was as dumb as me when it comes to identifying their own emotions, specifically when it comes to romance. One of the first things that popped up was a question on Yahoo Answers asking: "Why are men so emotionally stupid???" There…
No two relationships are exactly the same. But it is possible that similar feelings will bubble up. That falling in love will seem familiar. It's possible that you'll get into the same fights you've gotten in before or feel hurt just like you did before. That doesn't mean your new relationship is exactly like your…
Continue reading ➞ When A New Relationship Reminds You Of An Old One
In middle school, having a boyfriend was the only thing that was important. You're in your awkward phase and just need someone to tell you you're pretty. You're still forming friendships and you need someone who is a constant. Your favorite emo songs sing about heartbreak and falling in love and you want to be…
Loneliness can cause a lot of confusion. It's not just being alone, but being happy sometimes and sad others, missing the feeling of someone laying beside you, of always having someone to turn to - it jumbles up your brain and heart to the point where clarity is a small speck in the distance. It…
Continue reading ➞ Do You Like Him Or Do You Like The Attention?
There have been certain moments in my life where I stood there just thinking how crazy it is to be here today. In those moments, I take it all in. I remember how I felt. I remember the weather. I remember what I was wearing. I don't think people take enough time to appreciate those…
This new year will be a new decade. It's crazy to think that the year 2000 was 20 years ago. In the moment I feel like time passes so slow, but looking back I can't even remember who I was a decade ago. A decade ago I was 16, it was a pretty shitty time.…
