I score extremely high on just about every introversion test that’s out there. I’ve been that way since I was little. As a teen, I remember sitting in my room, listening to music, and thinking about life, the universe, and everything (figuratively and literally). Truth be told, I still value the time I can be alone to read, listen to Read more…
I’ve been nostalgic before on CI. I’ve talked about break dancing, stalling my sister’s Trans Am in the middle of an intersection, and even a family vacation. Brace yourself. I’m about to get nostalgic again. A quarter. Twenty-five cents. At this point in time, they’re not worth a whole lot, but back in the 80’s these things were golden. They would get Read more…
Heidi Grant Halvorson recently wrote on the Harvard Business Review Blog on switching our thinking away from improving our self-esteem to increasing our self-compassion. She writes: “Self-compassion is a willingness to look at your own mistakes and shortcomings with kindness and understanding — it’s embracing the fact that to err is indeed human. When you are self-compassionate in the face Read more…
Lately I have been feeling overwhelmed. You know the feeling: a responsibility crust, regular stress filling, a too-long-to-do-list topping, with a sinking feeling on top. One of the worst parts for me is seeing additional toppings (i.e., other projects) all around me that are so tantalizing that I want to add them to my overloaded pie. Sometimes I’ve just grown Read more…
I ran into this video when procrastinating. If felt a little like I was being called out. I admit it though: I am a procrastinator. When I’m really feeling under pressure, I don’t like it, but let’s be honest: I love the rush. Sometimes, though it would be nice if I didn’t have to feel that pressure… What about you? Read more…
