I always like sharing journal ideas when I come up with ones that work for me. More people than ever are journaling, and it’s no wonder: it’s good for both mental health and creativity. It can give us ways to deal with low-self esteem, fears, and negative thinking, and open up the door to new ideas. I even found these
Category: Semi-Charmed Life.
What is imposter syndrome? I guess the definition is a particular lack of self-confidence: a persistent feeling that, despite one’s abilities or achievements, you’re a fraud and will be exposed as one. The term was coined way back in 1978 in an article by Dr. Pauline R. Clance and Dr. Suzanne A. Imes, which was based on their interviews with
I’ve been lucky enough to get a lot of youthful readers, of all biological ages, filled with hope and dreams. Many of you seem younger than you are. I think some of you figured out how to be young again…and I suspect some of you are going to be young forever! So as I begin to write this post, I
Happy Earth Day! I have a giveaway to celebrate at the end of this post. Earth Day is a great reminder to be more eco-conscious. Most of us want to make more “green” or environmental choices, and we want to know how to be more earth-friendly. However, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. [AdSense-B] For me, it
When I made my to-do list yesterday morning, I wrote down “blog about Paris trip.” I expected it to be a quick, lighthearted post about our vacation. Lighthearted, because so many people have already been to Paris, a city that seems to be the result of a centuries-long effort to create as many beautiful things as possible. What would I
Updated for 2023. When I lived in Kansas, my husband and I had a flower garden. We planted all kinds of flowers, annuals and perennials. The spring and early summer flowers—tulips, peonies, irises—were lovely, but they didn’t bloom for long. I loved the garden in August, when the zinnias, black-eyed Susans, and Russian sage were in full force. A thunderstorm
Hi friends! This is silly and embarrassing, but what the heck. Today I’m writing about how, sometimes, the littlest thing can give you courage. I like tips about how to be more confident, so I figured you might like mine, too! When I moved from Kansas City and started my new job in Los Angeles last year, I noticed on