Posts in the category “Acting Like a Grown-Up”
A Guide to Drinking for Adults
In my younger days, I had mixed feelings about going out for drinks. Lately, though, I love bellying up to the bar. Just not the way you do it.
learningcocktailsRead post ›I'm Not a Phony
Confidence is kind of a dirty word these days. Talking about our strengths and abilities makes us feel like impostors. We're all insecure. I'm sick of it.
confidencesuccessRead post ›It’s All Jazz
Every time I make a plan, it’s virtually guaranteed that something will go wrong. This was a significant stressor for me — until I learned to improvise.
learninghappinessRead post ›See the Tree Coming
When you hit a tree, you can blame the tree, avoid the tree, or learn why you didn't see the tree in the first place.
learningfailureRead post ›Time Alone with My Thoughts
How I'm going to implement new-agey techniques like meditation and gratitude journaling into my routine without actually drinking the Kool-Aid.
learningmeditationRead post ›