We all turn to ourselves when we make the final call on decisions in life. We are our best advisors - we know what we need. Sometimes, I know exactly what I need. Other times, I have no idea. I've found recently that no matter how informed I feel about something going on in my…
After two exams yesterday, the rest of my September is pretty open in terms of my schedule. I am pretty excited about that open time to relax, but I want to make sure it doesn't go to waste. I especially don't want to let myself be bored and sit in negative thought because I've done…
I always want to know everything about everything. Wouldn't that make life so much easier? I find myself spinning my wheels all too often, just to find out something that is on my mind right at that moment. I am struggling with a balance between healthy learning and trying too hard to make meaning out…
This morning, I finally got a grasp on something that I was trying to figure out for a while. My initial reaction was a feeling of annoyance. I was not happy that it took me so long to figure out what I wanted to know. Why would I be unhappy that I figured something…
I've discussed recently about the benefits of opening up to those around you. I realize how difficult that can be. It's hard to be open and vulnerable with others around you. I thought about my journey through life, and although opening up to my friends was hard and a big step for me, there…
I kept trying to figure out a word to describe my mood the last few days. I haven't been sad, or angry, or confused, or down. It took me a while to figure out that I have been distracted. I have been out of focus. Whether that distraction is self-caused or something around me…
I would consider myself to be a very open person. I like to discuss the things going on in my life and letting others listen to what's going on in my head and getting feedback. I didn't use to be this way. It took me a while to even talk to one person about…
I keep feeling as if my feelings change. I feel like a mixed-signal, and not much is more annoying than a mixed-signal. I don't want to give myself inconsistent feelings and I don't want other people to struggle to understand me either. I have talked recently about wanting consistency and how good that feels…
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