writing off the grid

Whether you’ve been following my journey since the beginning or only just recently, you probably know that I’m a writer with a day job. That has meant that I’ve always worked in my writing around my work hours, making sure that writing is my number one priority outside of work. Over the years, that has meant I’ve had to walk a ‘fine’ line between the hustle mindset and personal self-care. [Read more…] about Walk a ‘Fine’ Line

I don’t know about you, but I don’t like being stuck. That feeling of, in everything you do, just treading water. You’re not moving, forward or backward. And sometimes it feels like you can barely keep your head above water. Or despite all your efforts, there doesn’t seem to be any proof that you’re making progress. Everyone around you is moving forward (that’s your perception) while you’re lost in a case of stuckness. [Read more…] about Stuckness

Lately, I’ve been off balance. I’ve been struggling in my day job, trying to figure out if I should stay or leave. Deciding what to do isn’t always easy when you feel (like I do) that your values aren’t aligned with those of your colleagues. The question is, do I stay and work to effect positive change or do I throw in the towel? I remind myself that I have three options: accept it, change it, or remove myself from it. And as I contemplate the best course of action, I will keep the faith. [Read more…] about Keep the Faith

It was a difficult summer that, in many ways, left me spent. Two deaths in the family. A recurring foot injury. Navigating a new health diagnosis. Managing through the dissatisfaction with my day job. There came a point when it felt like I’d hit the wall—a lack of energy, difficulty focusing, increasing impatience—and that I had no more to give. Every which way I turned, I was looking for just one reason to quit…everything. But, silently, a question kept nagging at me: how much can you endure? [Read more…] about How Much Can You Endure?

When I woke up Tuesday morning around six, I rolled over and stayed under the covers. There have been days when I opted for store-baked pizza, intentionally avoiding the low-sodium options I knew were better for me. And there were days when I let the fatigue talk me out of running, telling myself I’ll do it tomorrow. But here’s the thing: every decision counts. Because the wrong decision can keep you from your dreams. [Read more…] about Every Decision Counts