I'm not sure why being single seems like it's the end of the world. I guess no matter how hard I looked at it, no one looked as happy when they were single as they did when they were in a relationship. There was a good chunk of time for me when being single was like torture.…
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Undercover Escapism
If you’ve read any of my recent blogs you’ll know that in 2022, I’ve gotten back into reading. I was always the kid that reads, I feel like it was my only personality trait for a while. I used to blow through books, but I feel like school actually took my love of reading away.…
Why We Settle And Why I Get It
Relationships are a fragile thing. One string becomes frayed, it gets snagged, and the whole thing unravels into your hands. You never saw it coming. Basically since the start of this blog, I've expressed my fears on settling. Especially settling for someone you don't really love. Settling for less than fireworks, all in romance, and…
A Few Of My Favorite Things
Inspired by Becky at Strikeouts and Sprinkles, here’s a “list of some of my little, favorite things—stuff that in the grand scheme of life aren’t super important but make me happy, smile, or feel comfortable.” Pretty skies, especially rainbowsNew HampshireWhen someone gives me a compliment I’ve never heard beforeFlowersIced coffeeStaying up late to finish a…
Being Happier With Yourself – Part 1
It’s a hard pill to swallow, but sometimes the problem is you. I’ve been struggling with overall happiness in multiple aspects in my life lately, having trouble filling my buckets and spending time where it needs to be spent. At the root of that problem is me. I haven’t been taking care of my health,…
Stop Hating Your Ex
Not right this second - but think about it. Hate is the easiest emotion to come across when you've been hurt. It's the only way to truly feel towards someone who just crushed everything you believed in for so long. When someone initially cheats on you, breaks up with you, or wrongs you in a…
Defining Success
The longer I work in a corporate field, the more I realize that I define success much differently than some of the people around me. I've always known that I view life a little differently than most people. Growing up, my parents were sticklers for good grades, for me going to college, and for me…
Getting In Your Own Way
I once read that anxiety tortures you twice, it hits you leading up to the thing you see anxious about and then you have anxiety once that thing actually occurs. Double the anxiety for one thing. I’ve always gotten in my own way on things. I had actually given up on the job I currently…
Looking Out For Yourself Vs. Being Selfish
I was in a relationship once where I was always looking out for him. Looking for ways to help him succeed, to make his life easier. And in the same breath, I was always changing myself for him. Forcing myself to like that he moved away for his job when I wasn't allowed to move…
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The Great Resignation & Me
Last month, I wrote about the Great Resignation and how inspired I was by the people who were gaining the courage to leave their jobs and do what makes them happy. I can now say I’m one of those people. I’m not so adventurous that I didn’t have a job lined up before I quit,…