One of the ways that I’ve taught myself to deal with unpleasant thoughts or feelings on bad days is to just tell myself this: Relax, dude! It’s just one of those days! What does that mean? Sometimes when we’re having a bad day we end up getting stuck in our heads for too long, soContinue reading ““bro, it’s just one of those days!””
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11 things I learned about dealing with challenges, emotions, & mental health in 2021 (pt. 1 of 3)
Note. 2021 was an interesting year for me. It brought me a lot of lessons that I had never encountered before and I’m writing about some of them below. Part 1 focuses on dealing with tough times, emotions, the health of the mind, and one’s sense of self 1. 🕯️Deliberately choose hope. Sometimes, you can’tContinue reading “11 things I learned about dealing with challenges, emotions, & mental health in 2021 (pt. 1 of 3)”
what public speaking taught me about anxiety, and the comfort zone
You may have heard this thing about getting outside of your comfort zone. You can’t grow as a person if you don’t dare to step outside of your comfort zone, they say. Fair. However, in this post, I’ll explore why that isn’t always the best strategy. But first, let’s start with a story. A memoryContinue reading “what public speaking taught me about anxiety, and the comfort zone”
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