I wondered why I constantly feel like I have to apologize for everything. To be honest, it’s annoying to me—and I imagine it's annoying to others, too. Turns out, according to actual research (remember when that was a thing?), the constant urge to apologize can come from several sources: low self-esteem, fear of conflict, and …
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The Weight of Regret (and a Little Therapy)
I guess the morning’s first lesson is this: therapy isn’t the worst thing you can do. I know that sounds like a commercial for BetterHelp, but hear me out—therapy can help you untangle why you feel the way you do about something. More importantly, it can help uncover what’s really underneath that feeling. Let’s …
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Regret, Superstition, and the Quiet Spiral
So, a random thought to kick off the day: I am very much a person rooted in science. I believe in it, I trust it, and I have a working knowledge of how the world operates because of it. That said, it amazes me how superstitious I (or frankly, anyone) can be. Perfect example? I …
The Stages Aren’t Stages
Well, after today’s first round of Fasnacht parades and some early morning fishing, I took a minute to look over my recent brainstorm writing to figure out how I’m really feeling. After reading through it all, I realized I’m still really angry. I’m not even sure why exactly—so many things have happened since the start …