Life

What Van Gogh Can Teach Us About Failure (and Life)

Did you know that during his lifetime, Van Gogh tried a bunch of different careers and “failed” at all of them? Did you know that his art wasn't even appreciated until after his death? So…what does this have to do with us?

Why the Road to a Great Life is Paved by Shitty First Steps

People often say that they want great things in their life. But if you’re not willing to be bad at something, take imperfect steps, and patch together a “good enough” idea while your magnum opus percolates with experience, you might not ever get your greatness out into the world. Here’s a guide to taking “shitty” steps that lead to the greatness you desire.

How Building a Foundation of Trust Guides You Through Life Decisions

When I first got sober, I wanted to fix everything and have a WAY better life really fast. I didn’t receive this longed-for life in early sobriety, and even if I had I likely woulda burned it to the ground anyway because I was missing an essential ingredient: a solid foundation. Here’s why that foundation is necessary, especially in times like these.

How Leaping into Action Shows Us What We Want in Life

Changing your life isn’t just deciding what you *think* you want, perfecting and refining and mulling it over – it’s moving toward your dream imperfectly and full of fear. Leaping is action that risks something. But how do we actually do that?

How to Handle Being Triggered on Social Media (and Life)

Ever been scrolling social media (or going through life) and come across one of those people who just grind your gears? What if that person is actually a big red flashing light toward your most wildly beautiful life? This week I’ll be talking about someone who disturbs my OWN peace in order to show you how she has also helped me to heal.

How Changing a Toxic Relationship to Social Media Changes Your Real Life Too

The average adult will spend 3-6 years of their life on social media. Before you start running for a screen free commune, what if I told you that same 3-6 years could make you feel more peaceful, truthful, connected, and serve your highest growth as a human? Here’s how to heal your relationship to social media and change your life in the process.

Get Off the Wrong Life Path: How to Make a Change, Live with Purpose, and Find Your Truth

I know there’s a moment in your past when you KNEW you were walking the wrong way (in a job, relationship, creative endeavor, etc) but you just kept going because you’d already put so much work in.

You told yourself it was commitment (“I’m just working hard/staying the path/not giving up”) but you felt tired all the time, didn’t like yourself, and began resenting everything and everybody in this particular life arena.

And then eventually, things exploded anyway.

Guess what? You can learn from this. Today.

What Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion Taught Me About How to Be Successful in Life

Ever wished you were more of a success story? Avoided going places or seeing people you used to know until you became one? Did you ever make up a lie just to feel good at your high school reunion? Read.this.post.

Stop Asking Other People For Directions: How to Find Your Truth and Life Path

It’s great to chat with people about your dreams and decisions. It’s not great, however, to defer to their truth instead of identifying your own. Here’s how to tune into to what YOU want above the noise of other people’s ideas.

Showing Up Flawed: How to Train Your Brain and Ditch Perfectionism

You do not have to be ready, an expert, or always be sure in order to share yourself or your ideas with the world. Imperfect selves and work are how we get to be the people (and have the lives) that we want. You’re going to get things wrong sometimes. You’re going to stumble, screw up, or just generally look like an amateur. I am too, and that’s the only really brave way to live life. By showing up anyway. But how do we actually do that?