End the Comparison Game: How To

I remember when 9/11 happened. I lived in Boston at the time, and up North, you don’t just start a conversation with random strangers. (They would wonder what you wanted from them, rather than just being friendly.) But all of a sudden, we were given permission to greet our neighbor with a smile or a … Continue reading End the Comparison Game: How To

Rest for the Busy Person: How To

I’m in that category—the one called “If you want something done, give it to a busy person”—with my Type-A perfectionist personality. [I haven’t taken the time to figure out my Enneagram yet, since it will probably tell me what I already know.] So not only am I a busy person, I’m one who finds significant … Continue reading Rest for the Busy Person: How To

Sentiments of Other People-Pleasing Perfectionists (9/13/2022)

If it’s not right, it’s not right. What I really mean is, if it’s not perfect, it’s not right. That’s the kind of person I have been all my life. I think it started with just people pleasing—I wanted to do right, be right, perform right, so that others would like me, compliment me, praise … Continue reading Sentiments of Other People-Pleasing Perfectionists (9/13/2022)

“More” is Never Enough (9/7/2022)

What do you need more of in your life? More peace? More rest? More chocolate? A second silly little handful of salty sweet cashews wants to be my “more” this afternoon. My appetite high, my blood sugar low, my mouth wide open and ready to lap it up—I sip my water instead. I still want … Continue reading “More” is Never Enough (9/7/2022)