Perfectionism Dreams: Part 1

Dreaming of being perfect.  One of my favorite pastimes.  I still do this despite the fact that I know better.  I know better because I know perfectionism hurts, and I know I am really prone to acting imperfectly.  That said, I thought it would be helpful to share...

Work Like You Drive

When you are trying to find that cool new Mexican restaurant, you’ve got a purpose and a goal in mind.  While you are in your car, though you’ve never been to this part of town, you follow directions and drive, drive, drive.  You wouldn’t stop your...

Stop Yellin’, Will Ya?

I think it is interesting that we often yell at ourselves when we don’t know what to do next.  It’s like the image of a parent scolding their toddler as they are just learning to walk, but unsure of their next step — totally destabilizing. ...

When We Fail to Communicate

When we fail to communicate, a few things can happen: people get nervous we get anxious people are forced to use their imagination to guess where you are and what you are doing trust begins to erode Rather than spending time considering whether you should let others...

Choosing to Move Forward

When we stop doing what we need to do for an extended period of time, a general malaise results.  Our stress is no longer about the one thing that got us started procrastinating; it develops into a broader sense of dread and stagnation.  Possibilities and options seem...