Deconstructing My Art Anxiety
I’ve been getting an urge to do some art. It’s popped up in short bursts throughout my life and is always quashed quickly by anxiety flareups. Here’s how I’m working through it.
Category: Personal Growth
A Tale of Two Phone Calls (and Anxiety)
Phone calls can be quite stressful. When I used to need to make them a lot, I often could not force myself to pick up the phone. Here’s what I learned from that.
On Anxiety, Nuance, and Trusting Yourself
Sometimes the advice we get creates more problems than solutions. Here are a few thoughts on some anxiety advice I heard, and on developing trust in yourself.
Are Big Life Changes Worth It?
Are they worth it? A question that new clients (who want to make changes in their life but it’s also scary) sometimes ask me is,
Painful Thoughts Around Spending Money
I’ve gotten back from my vacation, and it’s got me thinking about my relationship with money.
What I Know About Rest
I’m not great at resting, but I’ve learned a lot and have gotten a lot better at it over the last few years. Here’s 6 things I’ve learned about resting.
Big news!
I’m now officially a Professional Certified Coach!!! Here are a few reflections on this milestone.
Why Personal Growth Work Feels So Scary
Personal growth can feel intimidating and frightening, and it can be hard to tell why that is. Here are some of my thoughts on it.
I’m Never Buying These Again
I keep forcing myself to wear uncomfortable things, but there’s no shame in, and nothing wrong with, stopping.
A Short Reflection On My Own Interior Healing Journey
I used to push pain away and think it didn’t affect me anymore. That wasn’t as true as I thought it was.
Why are things more annoying in autistic self-discovery?
In figuring yourself out, you might find yourself getting more annoyed by specific things. Here’s what’s happening.
The Chrysalis of Autism Discovery
A personal reflection on the interior process (confusion, discomfort, and transformation) of accepting my autistic identity.