The only things that affect me are the things that I agree to. Society would like to think that there are such things as “the truth” and “facts,” but life easily shows everyone experiences a subjective reality. This means that what someone deems negativity can be perceived as something entirely different by someone else. This…

I’ve been known to be that negative person. The person who seems to see the bad in everything. I think I’ve tried to change this reputation in the past year or so. I was told I had to, not because I wanted to. Rather, I want to be more objective about the people, places, and…

I don’t need to tear someone down to feel confident in myself. I don’t need to compare myself to others when we both can win.

The winter becomes spring, the spring becomes summer, summer becomes fall, and fall becomes winter again.

I’m involved in plenty of difficult situations. Instead of judging, I ask myself, “What can I learn from this?”

Society rewards high achievers with recognition, prestige, and money. When someone doesn’t find themselves as successful, something must be wrong.

I’m not saying I must attach to the past and use it as my identity. That’s far from what I’d like to accomplish. However, if I want a better future, I must ensure that my past is well cared for.

We were taught that growth involved getting a promotion and a raise so that you could afford to buy your own home. Our milestones of progress are all outward-facing objects, leaving life to be much desired. I’ve realized that growth has nothing to do with the tax bracket but my ability to learn and enhance…

A system, whether social norms, organizational structure, or personal habits, will make it hard for anyone to change it without struggle.

Even if I’m aware of this bias, I can’t shake the need to plan because society makes it seem important to be certain.