I think sometimes we get too focused on the finish line. We pick something we really want, and we push with all our strength to get there. And there’s nothing wrong with having goals. The problem is when we start constantly checking how close we are to them. Because then our motivation starts depending on the answer. Some days it looks like we’re getting closer, and we feel great. Other days it looks like nothing is working, and suddenly we question everything. But we can’t r

For most of my life, I didn’t really celebrate things aside from the obvious birthdays or anniversaries. Most of my achievements went by pretty much unnoticed, and then I’d just jump straight into the next thing. There was always an excuse. I was too busy, there was more work to do, or it just didn’t feel important enough to stop and celebrate. Last year, I decided to change that. I started celebrating more of my small wins, and even writing down my daily wins so I could look

I remember years ago, when I joined an art class in college. And before I say anything, this is not to sound petty, but hopefully it might help someone. I was so excited for that class. Drawing was the one thing I thought I had talent for. But my art teacher hated my work so much, I could hear his sighs every time I walked into the classroom, haha. One day he told me, “You should quit. You don’t have a future in drawing.” Yeah… It didn't feel good. Maybe it wasn’t the best wa